Monthly Archives: January 2009

Destroy Babylon

Destroy Babylon is a popular underground clothing line in Japan worn by MMA fighters, reggae artists, DJ’s and the rest of Tokyo’s underground network. Based in Harajuku, Destroy Babylon has managed to reach all corners of the globe while still … Continue reading

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Kaiten Zushi

Kaiten-zushi is a sushi restaurant where the plates with pieces of sushi are placed on a rotating conveyor belt that winds through the restaurant and moves past every table and counter seat. Customers may place special orders, but most simply … Continue reading

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Jiu Jitsu Practice

When I first started training in Japan I was going to Enson Inoue’s gym PureBred in Higashi Omiya. There I learned a lot about what to do and what not to do in the gym. The guys knew that I … Continue reading

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Naganuma School: The Institute for Research in Linguistic Culture

There are a ton of Japanese Language Schools scattered across Japan and especially Tokyo. One school that stands head and shoulders above the rest is “Naganuma School: The Institute for Research in Linguistic Culture.”

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Tokyo Fire Department

When I first laid my eyes on a Japanese fire station I couldn’t believe my eyes. When I went to the fire station in Tokyo I felt like a kid again…really! The trucks, even the tires, were so shiny and … Continue reading

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