News: All That Is Fit To Drink, Without Fear But With Flavor
NEWS is a legendary Japanese whisky from the 1980s. "One Liter Per Month. NEWS is light & smooth. You can enjoy it on the rocks, with water, or with anything.…
Mahjong Horoki 2020 – A Film Way Cooler Than Cool Japan
by Kaori Shoji Note: Theories abound as to how mahjong originated in China. Some say the inventor was Confucius who played it, was hooked and ultimately abandoned it because of…
Father accused of raping his daughter in Japan found Not Guilty, “She could have resisted” rules Nagoya court.
In situations where the victim is drugged or unable to refuse to have intercourse with an assailant due to threats or danger to their life, and has sex against their…
The last words of Carlos Ghosn (before his 4th arrest) translated from the French
For those who are interested in the interview of Carlos Ghosn,former CEO of Nissan, with French TV LCI, here is the transcript in English. As you may know, Mr. Ghosn…
Full Kondo
I’m claiming this word! “Full Kondo” To completely implement the teachings of tidiness as espoused by Marie Kondo, the tiny Zen Buddhist-like wizard of minimalism and organization. “Dude, he went…
The high price of cocaine in Japan (metaphorically & literally)
Pierre Taki may not be so lucky. Compared to kakuseizai, cocaine constitutes a serious offense and it's much more difficult to buy in Japan. Taki has never cultivated a squeaky…