The Tokyo Traveler

Tattoos in Japan – not just for yakuza (gangsters) anymore.  While there are still social stigmas surrounding the tattooed, attitudes are changing…slowly.

10 things about Tokyo that will blow your mind by MatadorTrips.  Mind-blowing, maybe not, but still an interesting read.
Busses in Japan are a cost effective alternative to taking the famous bullet train, better know as the shinkansen, in Japan.
The Rough Guide to the Music of Japan offers 73 minutes of traditional music from the land of the rising sun.  Paul Fisher compiled the CD and was interviewed by The Japan Times.
Ageing gracefully in Japan? The myths surrounding the perfectly …read more

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Don’t forget to participate in the poll in the sidebar and leave me a comment at “What do you want to know about Tokyo?“. I’ll be featuring some of the questions and providing answers throughout the month of June.
Anime and Manga are hot in Hollywood – but other American cities are getting in on this popular trend as well.
The Mob in Japan – a true tale of a foreign crime writer who now fears his safety and that of his family because of his reporting on the Yakuza.
The New Age Of Japanese Baseball Player Media Coverage is interesting reading. …read more

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