• Saturday Read: Memoirs of a Geisha, by Arthur Golden

    Saturday Read: Memoirs of a Geisha, by Arthur Golden

    When I was younger, I was obsessed with Japanese culture. I tried to learn Japanese, read every book set in Japan I could manage and even made my mom take me out for sushi in the cultured city of Winnipeg, Manitoba, years before sushi was “hip.” Since then the obsession has died off considerably, but I still feel something for Japan. I had heard that “Memoirs of a Geisha” by Arthur Golden was a fantastic read from just about everyone, including my mom and hair-dresser, but never managed to pick it up.

  • Why You Should…Go To Japan

    Why You Should…Go To Japan

    Let’s look at the facts – our economy is bad, everyone is cutting back, no one has money (maybe that’s just me), and even the weather is bad. If there was ever a time that vacations were needed, it’s now. Whatever happened to the glory days of the traditional random college backpacking trip or the “I need to find myself” adventure to who-knows-where? Well, go find yourself! Actually, I already found you – you’re in Japan.

  • Debbie Does…Retirement?: 73-Year-Old Porn Star Rulz the Screen in Japan

    Debbie Does…Retirement?: 73-Year-Old Porn Star Rulz the Screen in Japan

    You gotta love Japanese culture. They always find a way to surprise you with their little quirks…