Encounters

Where Did the Yakuza Go? – Japan’s Mafia That’s Hiding in Plain Sight

Where Did the Yakuza Go? 　　– Japan’s Mafia That’s Hiding in Plain Sight Table of contents 1: The Yakuza We Envision1-1. The Image of the Japanese Mafia the World Believes1-2. Did the Yakuza Disappear?1-3. What Became of the Old Yakuza2: The Things That Are There3. Want to Learn More? Here’s the Real Side of the […]

Exploring the Arcade at Dawn – A Cat, a Bike, and a Blue Cap

There’s a well-worn phrase often used in media—sometimes cleverly, sometimes lazily—that divides the world into two kinds of things. You’ve likely heard a version of it before. Something like, "There are two kinds of bread in this world: bread that’s made with care, and bread that isn’t."