Kiwi Yamabushi

Articles and essays about Japan and the world, plus content from the archives.

Follow along as I cycle the length of Japan

Japanese true crime with a 20-year resident of Kyoto

Unlock Japan: Travel, Culture & Wellness | Discover Japan’s longevity secrets, wellness travel tips, and exclusive offers for your next journey in Japan.

The inner and outer worlds of Mat Eric Hart. Artist, field recordist, DJ, sound effects creator and nice guy :)

Curious Ordinary is digging a bit deeper into Japanese folklore, religion and culture and sharing discoveries and stories along the way.

I write about life, life in Japan and whatever else inspires me from living in the mountains of Yamanashi, Japan.

Japan: a view from the inside (and sometimes the outside looking in)

Profiles of real Japan

Understand the Japanese Psyche with a local English speaker's perspective

First-hand stories from Japan. Occasionally some other East Asian nations thrown in.

Dispatches from the front lines of Japanese pop culture.

The practice and art of photo-video journalism, independent filmmaking, travel writing, occasional gardening, and everything in between.

Get a deeper knowledge of Japan, its history, economics and society, beyond the anime and "crazy Japan" headlines.

Samuraipunk, cyberpunk, mecha, weird and general scifi. Bi-monthly. Content reviews, creative (person) interviews, crowdfunding projects, original fiction, culture, pop culture, and more. Nothing high-brow. Also see NOTES for more frequent content.

Small tips for traveling in Japan delivered to your inbox every Sunday.

Your insider on investing in Japan

Understand the world of today to prepare for the world of tomorrow: AI, tech; the future of democracy, energy, education, and more

Unveiling the Real Japan: An American Expat's Inside Look | Hot takes, commentary, and unfiltered insights on life as a foreigner in Japan.

Covering Japanese Music, From The J-pop Industry To The Underground

David Farrier's weird investigations, quirks & oddities delivered direct to your inbox!

Personal finance, investing, retirement, and life in Japan