All About Japan

Buddy Jackson

Buddy Jackson

All About Buddy Jackson
Out-of-style and overage (former, one-time) Las Vegas DJ who now finds pleasure traveling anywhere north of Tokyo.
What I like about Japan
Anything but maid cafés and idol groups.
Japan's Got Talent in Siro-A

Japan's Got Talent in Siro-A

Blending dance, projection and comedy, this unique troupe from Sendai has been rocking up yesses at both 'America's Got Talent' and 'Britain's Got Talent,' and now brings a unique show to Asakusa in Tokyo!

The True 'Deep' North: Caving in Tohoku

The True 'Deep' North: Caving in Tohoku

Big, small, weird, wonderful, and beautiful! Welcome to the world of caving in Tohoku!

Explore the Mysteries of Tohoku

Explore the Mysteries of Tohoku

If the heavy winter snow or rugged mountains didn’t keep you away, the stories of roaming bandits and forest monsters would! But nowadays people come to Tohoku to explore folklore, sacred rituals and natural wonders thousands of years in the making.

Battle of the Big Buddhas

Battle of the Big Buddhas

Kamakura defends itself against rival Nara in the Battle of the Big Buddhas!

3 Animal Dances in Miyagi

3 Animal Dances in Miyagi

Where could you see a dozen tigers dance on a rooftop? Head north to Miyagi!

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