Japanese train enthusiasts are crazy. I like that! Nowhere else will you find so much maniacally enthusiastically gathered and curated train information. I follow the daily rundown of Suica Apple […]
Japan Now
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?
With less than 24 hours to go until Moritomo Gakuen school principal Yasunori Kagoike appears as special witness before the Japanese Diet, Japanese media is waiting breathlessly to report the resulting […]
Japan Journal
The Fading Neighborhood Tobacco Shop
Before the rise of convenience store chains, the neighborhood tobacco shop was a Japanese institution and common sight well into the 80’s. Back when tobacco was still a government monopoly, […]
Cool Japan
Cherry + Blossoms = Hanami
It’s a beautiful day in Tokyo and the cherry blossoms should be peaking today and tomorrow. Get your friends, buy some bento and do some hanami. Enjoy 🌸🍱🍺😊
Cool Japan
Shugyoso Monk’s Run Trail Race
In honor of this year’s Minobusan Trail Race even held on November 27, I am posting my translation of the 2013 race with permission of the Japanese writer and photographer. […]
Cool Japan
And The Winner is…
The annual chrysanthemum show at the local temple. The sizes and colors amazing as always.
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