Graffiti Stops Shinkansen
The story of the Shinkansen (Japan’s bullet train) being stopped because vandals/artists defaced/decorated it with graffiti has been in the news the last few days. (Link: Japan Times) I have heard a similar story before in Japan. Of course the graffiti wouldn’t affect the performance of the train but it might damage the reputation of [...]
Olympic Torch in Japan
Protests that have been following the Olympic Torch all around the world against China’s treatment of Tibet have continued in Japan. I can understand the protests against China but I don’t really understand why they have to disrupt the torch relay. I think a lot of people feel honored to carry the torch for [...]
New Tatsuya Ichihashi Wanted Poster
It’s been a year since the terrible murder of Lindsay Hawker, a 22 year old English woman, in Tokyo. Those familiar with the case know that the alleged killer Tastuya Ichihashi is still at large. Recently the Hawker family have returned to Japan to see how they can help bring the killer to justice and [...]
