There’s something about post-season football that inevitably leads to the discussion of indecency on television. After the lengthy national debate over Janet Jackson’s breast, you would think that we would have settled this issue by now. Instead, we’re gearing up for a new battle over another kind of wardrobe controversy. The latest indication that pro …
Very few bands survive 35 years in the music business without undergoing major changes. Guitarists drown, drummers spontaneously combust, and singers get old and cranky. There’s no telling what might happen once rock stars reach a certain age. Fortunately, the Residents aren’t like most aging rockers. As bands go, the Residents haven’t changed much over …
I have no problem with the idea of teaching kids about copyright. After all, kids are the future. We’re doing it for the kids. Feed the children. Save the world—etc. etc. etc. However, copyright is a complex subject that most adults don’t fully understand. When I say “most adults,” I’m referring specifically to the RIAA, …
I wandered into Ueno Park with every intention of spending a quiet afternoon watching pandas and penguins at the zoo. I started the day with a visit to the statue of Takamori Saigo, the legendary Ronin then wandered among the various shrines and temples in the park. I paused briefly at the Kaneiji Kiyomizudo Temple. …
It was the middle of a heated pennant race, and there were only three games left in the season when we decided to take in a Japanese baseball game. Without tickets or plans, we boarded the train to the Tokyo Dome (The Big Egg). The trip to the stadium itself was more complex than usual. …
I blame Douglas Adams for what happened during our last two days in Tokyo. Because of him, we always take towels with us whenever we travel. Sure, the Westin Tokyo has towels, but we were unsure what to expect from the budget ryokan on our side trip to Kyoto. So, as a result, we lugged …