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Tokyo Pop: See it, believe it, breathe it. (Especially if you’re human sculpture)
"Tokyo is a place where tradition and new trends exist side by side. There are zones in the city that have specific character and others where everything is possible. From…
A Second of Satori: Sunset in Nara
Note: Now and then at JSRC, we come across a whimsical or interesting post about Japan that captures some of the quirkiness or beauty of this place. This is from @tomoshiga…
Harro Halloween Party 2014: Where to go in Tok-ee-oh (Tokyo)
Halloween is one of the biggest party events in Japan and some have estimated that Japanese people spend more on the festivities than those in America. And why not? This…
On Modern Slavery: Thoughts on Human Trafficking
[Not only do I find it personally abhorrent, but intellectually, it] is a terrible exploit of labor that robs women, men and children of their freedom and dignity. In fact,…
Japan’s Summer 2014 must-have Cool Biz items: white pants and fans all over your body
While this year's "cool biz" trend is white pants, there are other wacky items on sale to help you beat the heat in the office. Our personal favorite, however, is…
Book Review: How to Use Fuck (For Japanese Students of Eigo)
How to Use Fuck Correctly: 99 Phrases Using Fuck, Shit, Damn, and Hell that Schools won’t Teach You that Should be Used with Care (正しいFUCK 使い方学校では教えてくれない、取扱注意のFuck, Shit, Damn, Hellを使った99フレーズ) is…
Photos from Tokyo Rainbow Pride 2014
Japan's 3rd annual gay pride parade was held in Yoyogi Park and Shibuya yesterday.
A Look at Japan’s Annual Penis Worshipping Festival
The Kanamara Festival is held each year in Kawasaki City. Here, phallic objects and candies are in abundance.
Pole dancing goths, Day-Glo Dominatrix, and gay pride–a crazy night at Tokyo Decadance
Tokyo Decadance Bar is one of the favorite hangouts of Tokyo’s alternative, Goth and Cyber club kids. Here are photos from two trips to "Decabar." Don't miss the infamous Preta…
Stalking in Japan: Another needless death
(This was originally posted on February 18th, 2014. A day later, a woman in Gunma Prefecture was most probably shot to death by her stalker) February 21st, 2014 . Updated…