Archive for January 2009
Tokyo Batting Cages
There are a lot of batting cages in Tokyo and the facilities are pretty amazing. They’re actually called Batting Centers and they are open late and they are always busy.
Bushido
Bushido meaning “Way of the Warrior”, is a Japanese code of conduct and a way of the samurai life. It originates from the samurai moral code and stresses frugality, loyalty, martial arts mastery, and honor until death. Born of two main influences, the violent existence of the samurai was tempered by the wisdom and serenity [...]
Jiu Jitsu in Tokyo
There are Jiu Jitsu schools all over Tokyo! I’ve been a member of two and they were both excellent places to train hard and meet cool people. One school I joined called PureBread is owned by former MMA champion Enson Inoue. Enson is a great guy and a machine on the mat. I suggest staying on [...]
Japanese Swastika
The Japanese Swastika is called a Manji, a Buddhist symbol that represents dharma or balance. It has been used for centuries by several civilizations. When you see it on a Japanese Map. it usually represents a temple. The Nazi’s took this symbol, flipped it and made it their symbol which most people now recognize as the Nazi [...]
Pork Stir-fry with Ginger Marinade
Pork Stir-fry with Ginger or Buta Shouga Yaki Ginger is a great ingredient for marinating meat, especially Pork. You can get “shabu shabu” style pork at any Japanese Supermarket.
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