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Brian Ashcraft
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Originally from Texas, Ashcraft has called Osaka home since 2001. He has authored six books, including most recently, The Japanese Sake Bible.

Me too! It's great to see such a thoughtful reminder of just how special Jackie Chan's movies are. Read more

I'm really excited about 2015. Now I'm getting worried it will be a horrible letdown. :( Read more

Cause watermelons are a summer food in Japan, and mikan are a winter one? Read more

She's an American. She was born in the U.S. I'd certainly hope her English was good! Read more

Yeah, me too. I like progress, sure, but not all progress is necessarily "better." Read more

Oh, yeah! I had that. My kids bought it. It was pretty good! No wonder people in Germany have been drinking that for decades. Read more

The biggest reason is often the language barrier. They worry that foreigners won't know what to do, will splash around in the bath or put soap in the water or who knows what, and the concern is that communication is impossible. Though, it could be argued that this is merely an excuse for some. Read more

Not to my knowledge! The tattoos are the big no-no. From everything I know and have heard from various folks of various shades living here, that hasn't been an issue in their experience. Read more

Many hot springs will not allow patrons with tattoos, but some let foreigners slide unless another patron complains. If you have tattoos, cover them up with bandages. Read more