Brian Ashcraft
Originally from Texas, Ashcraft has called Osaka home since 2001. He has authored six books, including most recently, The Japanese Sake Bible.
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Sushi Used To Be Much Larger In The Past
During the Edo Period (1603-1868) of Japan, sushi was between two and four times larger than it is today.
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Akihabara Will Look Different After This Arcade Closes
The Sega Akihabara 2nd arcade, which was formerly known as Akihabara Gigo, is closing at the end of the month because 2020 sucks.
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Ghost of Tsushima’s Kurosawa Tribute Is More Than Skin Deep
Ghost of Tsushima’s Kurosawa Mode is a black and white cinema-style filter that pays homage to the filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. While it might seem like a surface-level nod to the Kurosawa films that inspired the game, the game reflects the famed filmmaker’s sensibility in more than just visual cues.
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PSP Owners, Check Your Batteries
This weekend on Japanese Twitter, “PSP バッテリー” (PSP battery) started trending. Owners of the Sony handheld began noticing that the batteries were swelling up, and in some cases bursting open.