Brian Ashcraft's discussions

It was rainy that day. :/ Read more

Nobody is saying anyone should be offended, but rather, that a company as big as Fuji TV should check stuff better. Read more

It’s a great, great album. Read more

They’ll just take the Eva design off the train! And use the train per usual, like they also do with wrapped airplanes and whatnot. Read more

Many times! Read more

Maybe this? http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6ydzh_s… Read more

Sleep well! :) Read more

See: http://jalopnik.com/why-toyotas-hi… Read more

Oh, and thank you for picking up Schoolgirl Confidential! Hopefully you liked it. Finishing up another book at the moment! :) Read more

Good question. The simplest answer is this: It’s a symbol that long pre-dates WW2 and a flag that has been flown by the Japanese Navy since the late 19th century. The symbol has religious connotations and is also seen as a sign of good luck for fishermen. These are reasons why it’s not so easy for Japan to part with… Read more

That’s probably a good approach. I don’t expect you’ll have any issues! Have fun. :) Read more

Sure, why not?? Also, neat hair! Read more

Sorry about that. Does this work? http://bit.ly/1KVt2Zi Read more

Loads of reasons, so where to start. They used to brand criminals with them. In the past some would say tattoos go against Buddhist ideals of familial piety. Yakuza have become famous for them. They were outlawed in the late 19th century when Japan was trying to appeal to the West... These are just some of them... Read more

What’s your hair cut like?? Read more

You have to be naked at the hot springs. Read more

Nah, just shorter. Read more

Loco in Yokohama recently published an open letter to Japanese people from black men. It’s worth a read: http://www.locoinyokohama.com/2015/07/08/an-… Read more

Sadly no. Too many children. TOO MANY. Read more

Be sure to take a photo! Read more