In Japan, fried chicken trumps turkey — and pretty much every other food — during Christmastime.

cultureJessie SchieweDecember 8, 2020ray vann, chri, holi, japan, meat

What It’s Like Busking During Coronavirus

Stuck in Japan for the time being, Captain George is a street performer who refuses to let the pandemic stop him from playing.

culture, 143Jessie SchieweJuly 30, 2020music, coronavirus, jessie schiewe, japan, money

Why Steal A Rare Bonsai Tree?

Thieves are increasingly going after the tiny, ornamental plants that increase in value the older they get. But they forget that once they take them, they have to figure out how to keep them from dying.

wtfJessie SchieweJanuary 6, 2020plants, bonsai, japan, hawaii, theft, jessie schiewe, trends, adventure

Why Hentai Sucks

Even though it’s “make-believe,” Asian women deserve less damaging representation in animated porn.

naughty, OpinionAlexa LeeSeptember 18, 2019hentai, porn, cartoons, alexa lee, sam graap, opinion, fetishes, essay, boobs, private parts, japan, sex industry

In Japan You Can Use a Pokemon Stamp As Your Signature

Personal seals have long been used to authorize things. Adding animation is the newest trend.

cultureJessie SchieweNovember 26, 2018pokemon, japan, jessie schiewe, stamps, ideas