National Ainu Museum & Park – Upopoy, Shiraoi, Hokkaido, Japan

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Did you know that Japan has an Indigenous population? They are the Ainu. We visited Upopoy, the National Ainu Museum & Park, today. The Ainu people are the Indigenous people of Japan (specifically Hokkaido), and much like other Indigenous peoples, … Continue reading →

Signatures – “Antigone” by The Classical Theatre of Harlem

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July 29th 2018. The last night of a free performance of “Antigone” in Marcus Garvey Park.  Free art, in a park? God, I love New York. My sister took me to see the play. It was her second time. A … Continue reading →

The best second-hand and vintage fashion in Tokyo: Koenji

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    Fashion in Japan is not just the fetishised Harajuku modes. The scope and variety of style and fashion is what I love about Japan. There’s a strong sense of personal style, and each person is proud of their … Continue reading →

Secret Street Art in Butterworth, Malaysia

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Everyone knows Penang street art. The cool kids flock to Penang island, Malaysia, where hipster cafes, gentrified shopfronts selling artisanal breads and barista coffee abound. While Penang island itself is trotting out the reclamation of heritage buildings for an overseas … Continue reading →

Nozawa Onsen’s Dosojin Matsuri (Fire Festival) – how NOT to be a douche at the Fire Festival

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Every 15th of January, the villagers of Nozawa Onsen gather for the highlight of the Dosojin Matsuri. Matsuri means festival, and Japan is filled with many matsuri throughout the year. The “Dosojin” are Shinto guardian deities, and come in various … Continue reading →