Japanese people are pretty chill about being naked. When you got to hot springs or public baths, you bathe with strangers. No biggie. Read more
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Brian Ashcraft
brianashcraft
Originally from Texas, Ashcraft has called Osaka home since 2001. He has authored six books, including most recently, The Japanese Sake Bible.
That's a different book! About how to use "fuck" correctly: http://kotaku.com/japan-learns-t… Read more
Whaddya mean? It's always on the truck, and it was on display. Either it's lifted up or not. Of course they had to put it down. A friggin' typhoon was coming. Read more
>I mean, who wrote the book on what constitutes the genre? Read more
Yeah. It's the principle. Buying stuff on the gray market only encourages people to mark stuff up well above the price. I strongly disagree with that. Seems like some readers don't and prefer instant gratification. To each his or her own! Read more
It is functional. You put in medals. It makes noises. That's the function. Read more
Wow. That might be the most "Dad" thing I've ever written on this site! Read more
Fool. Money. Soon. Parted. It's costs 3,200 yen. I'm not paying double the price to some asshole out to make a buck. Sorry! Read more
Rick Rude, indeed! Read more
It's sixty bucks on Amazon. Thirty bucks in stores. Read more
Whaddaya mean? That is my wrist! Read more
I know, right??? Read more
No, it does not. It's a toy! (I'll make a note.) Read more
It makes noises — like whichever character's medal you put in it. Read more
This is just for pics. You know, for laughs. Read more
Shhh...you. Read more
Yep, and popstar and TV personality and product spokesperson and manga artist and nerd ambassador and more... Read more
Too bad you can't drive it. Or live in it. Read more
broadcast: ˈbrɑːd.kæst/ (broadcast or US also broadcasted, broadcast or US also broadcasted) Read more