Monthly Archives: March 2012

Haikyo House of Hidden Treasures

Published March 30, 2012
Slumbering in a small onsen town far off in Western Japan lies one of the most magnificent haikyo I’ve had the pleasure of exploring to date. The ‘House of Hidden Treasures’ is a collection of artefacts devoted to that most primal of human desires – sex. Full of erotic art, phallic sculptures and living wax […]
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Driving in Japan: Passing the Japanese Driver’s Test

Published March 8, 2012
Learning to drive is an expensive and time-consuming process in most countries, but perhaps especially so for the foreigner living in Japan. Many people visiting Japan will eventually find themselves needing to take a driving test in order to drive here – even if they already hold a valid licence from their home country. The […]
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The Winding Tower of Shime Coal Mine

Published March 6, 2012
Otherwise known as the ‘Anti-Zombie Fortress’ on the internet, this distinctive haikyo location can be found in Fukuoka. The Winding Tower is housed inside a public park and surrounded by a standard perimeter fence, so it’s easily accessible to everyone, including explorers.
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