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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Yu-Gi-Oh! Creator Apologizes After Criticising The Current Japanese Government
Yesterday, Yu-Gi-Oh! creator Kazuki Takahashi uploaded an original illustration to Instagram, urging his fellow Japanese citizens to vote in the upcoming election. But that wasn’t all he posted.
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Mike Tyson Says He Just Learned About Balrog In Street Fighter II
In 1991, Street Fighter II was released. Now in 2019, Mike Tyson just heard about Balrog for the very first time.
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Japan’s Bubble Tea Boom Is Creating Long Lines And Lots Of Trash
You might call it bubble tea. You might call it boba tea. In Japan, it’s known as tapioca drink, or simply tapioca. And it’s taking over.
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Stay In A Japanese Castle For Only $13,199 A Night
Starting next year, Ozu Castle in Ehime Prefecture will open its doors to tourists willing to cough up a cool 1 million yen ($13,199) per couple for a night’s stay. This is not the only castle in Japan that will begin offering accommodations next year.