In just over two weeks, I’m about 25% of the way there, and I don’t put a lot of time into it (maybe 1 hour per day). Of course, the normal catalysts are needed to make the formula work, such as the inspiration to write a novel, the ability to…

Along the lines of Tokyo Burlesque, I wanted to get a feel for similar shows/experiences in Tokyo. Facebook and TripAdvisor pointed me to Tantra, which is also in Roppongi, and ironically just on the next block from Burlesque. It is a less crowded, and more “show-centric” place than Burlesque. If…

I love all creatures, but for some reason, the bird kingdom hasn’t gotten much worship from me, until this day. …

Tokyo Game Show 2022 was the first holding of TGS since the start of the pandemic (last time it went on as scheduled was in 2019), and as an avid fan of this event, I came away pretty satisfied and happy that the 2022 version held close to its previous…

For a nation whose populace relies heavily on its world class public transportation system, it is a bit ironic that the car culture in Japan is also wildly popular. However, the popularity does make sense in several ways. Japan is home to many of the world’s major automotive companies, and…