The world of geisha is one steeped in mystery. The training of a geisha is a strict and demanding process, and the women who undergo this training are discouraged from revealing the secrets of this world to outsiders. Access to this world even by clients is restricted, and is generally only possibl… Read More
If you google the word ‘otaku’, google describes it as ‘(in Japan) a young person who is obsessed with computers or particular aspects of popular culture to the detriment of their social skills.’ For the most part otakus are a lot like the geeks of the western world, however, the level of obsession… Read More
Nestling in the shadows underneath Tokyo’s Gotanda station is a small udon restaurant – standing room only. A couple of doors down is another restaurant, advertising sushi from just ¥75, also chair-free. © wyinoue These restaurants, and others like them, are part of a small trend in Japan for… Read More
