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Highlights from the 2008 Asakusa Samba Carnival in Tokyo.

The event started off hot and sweaty then the clouds opened up and the rain poured down. The samba performers kept going though they were soaked to the bone. The Samba girls looked none the worse for it though. read more »
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Japan Blog gives details of an exclusive lecture on the tea ceremony to be given in Osaka on Oct 6th organised by the Daily Yomiuri. 40 seats will be allocated by lottery - if you're in the area or willing to travel check this out. read more »
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For over 20 years the traditional district of Asakusa in Tokyo has hosted its own Samba Carnival Parade with thousands of participants. Here some highlights from the 2007 event. read more »
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Every August, Asakusa puts on its own bit of Carneval with scantily-cald Brazilians and Japanese woemn dancing the samba to the whir and click of a thousand horny photographers. read more »
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I nice little doc about pop culture in Tokyo. read more »
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Something I found while surfing the net. The following is a blog about the young mothers and their babies in Shibuya. It is an interesting prospective. read more »
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Can you help find paper art in Japan? read more »
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A retrospective for Japan most important actor who made over 100 films. read more »
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There's a section on the first post regarding a new book release. read more »
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Tokyo bars are buzzing with new golf simulators that allow groups of golfers to have fun together. read more »
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An interesting article that shows how traditional Japanese art has influenced modern technology. Check out the cool video featured at the end of the story! read more »
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The new trend in Japan for young men is facial care. Men's cosmetics maker Gatsby has come out recently with Extra Perfect Masks, facial packs targeted at males aged 17 to 21 and they sales are surprising everyone. read more »
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A picture of a panda made from tulips, very cool looking! read more »
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