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Baby snow monkey sighs with relief as he plunges into Japanese hot spring to warm up
This little fellow looked a bit down in the dumps more

Amazing Post-Tsunami Photo

Looking for her son after the Japanese tsunami; now with her son, 11 months later, same exact location. via AFP

This is a wonderful place in Japan... it makes me miss it so much

Whenever I start working on my Japanese photos, I start thinking longingly of this place... I need to plan another trip back. I really more

Who Likes Bonsai Trees? #DIY

I do. Ever since I was a very young virus (when I was first introduced to the Japanese art form that is Bonsai) I have wanted one of my more

Japan March 11 2011 - A year After

Today we remember the tragic events that shocked Japan last year, Earthquake, Tsunami, Nuclear Accident and Volcanic Eruption (I know not more

Eight Ferraris Involved in Fourteen Car Pileup

Yikes. That's one expensive car accident. Click the thumbnail for video, and for more quirky and odd news be sure to follow me here on more

Heavy Snow in Tokyo

We usually have snow once a year, usually light. But this year we have 3 so far, this morning i took this photo, enjoy.

Spring Beer

we are getting ready to start the cherry blossom season! Beer packages according to the season. Having a nice beer now!

"Fuckin' Sale": Japanese Department Store Offers Unusual Deal

The person in charge of advertising at an Osaka, Japan, department store either doesn't speak English or wanted to play a little prank on more

Short Cake

A light and airy sponge cake, whipped cream, bright red strawberries on top — this is "short cake," a favorite treat in Japan. The fluffy more

Message from Captain Paul Watson, leader of Sea Shepherd

Ask not what you can do with rice

Ask if rice can be sculpted into a bento box that showcases an edible bottle of Nivea Soft.

Police Raid at The Cove, seize animal activist belongings

Wow, does this sound familiar? Occupy the fucking cove, apparently. Excuse my language, but Sea Shepherd did nothing but videotape the more

Matcha Green Tea and Cherry Blossom Kit Kat...who knew?

audrey generously brought back (from her trip to Indonesia) this Kit Kat to try. It was delicious. This flavor is from Japan and she more

Most Beautiful Botanical Gardens in Japan and Korea

Gardens in Japan represent a very long cultural heritage, the creation of gardens being considered a major art form, reflecting the more

New Fad in Japan Promises to Make Your Teeth Look Worse

Most people fly to Japan for medical and cosmetic procedures that might otherwise bankrupt you in the States. But people in Japan apparently more

Japan - 11 months later

Amazing photos of before/after Japan's devastation. What a people!

Tsunami Relief Funds Used To Kill Whales?! No Way!

Right now, the Japanese whaling fleet is barrelling south to hunt thousands of majestic whales, escorted by a 30 million dollar security more

In pictures: One year after Japan's deadly earthquake

Great Buddha in Kamakura

I was in Kamakura for a day trip. A tsunami devastated Kamakura few hundred years ago. It washed away many houses and the temple where this more