My First Modeling Job in Japan

Have you ever found yourself stumbling into a job and being pleasantly surprised? By no means is this a career shift, but definitely an experience for the history books.

Joker: Another Reason to Fear Clowns

Here’s my hot take on that new R-Rated comic book movie.

Nara: The Open Air Deer Park

My reflection on a trip to Nara, Japan. An amazing part of Japan where wild deer walk about freely.

An Okinawan Festival in Yokosuka

Earlier this month, my daughter and I attended another festival in Yokosuka. I’ve previously wrote about Yokosuka and it’s ties to Shenmue in an earlier blog where I alluded to the Icha Icha Festival taking place on Dobuita Street. This time it was held at a park across from Yokosuka City Hall. The Icha Icha […]

Tokyo Game Show: The Mecca of Japanese Digital Entertainment

While the Tokyo Game Show is everything you’d expect from Japanese gaming culture, all under one roof.

Tokyo, The Safest City in the World… Sort of.

Tokyo was named the safest city in the world for the 3rd year in a row. But I can’t help my skepticism.

Now, a Father of Two

I’m a dad, again. We recently had a son born fat and healthy. No matter how many children you have, there’s always anxiety associated with child birth. It’s freaking nerve racking. As a man, I can only do my best to provide emotional support to push through the experience… I think that’s the difficult part […]

Kamakura Hase No Akari: Light of Kamakura Hase

Checking out the Hase area of Kamakura at night.

Attending the Most Controversial Festival in Japan: Kanamara Matsuri

While this post was created for educational purposes, it’s inevitable that some might find it’s content to be lewd and offensive. We’re all entitled to our points of view, but this is Obsidian Perspective. Reader discretion is advised.

Greece: My Introductory European State

Thinking back on my first time in Europe. It seem’s like forever ago.