Just because you have tattoos doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get to enjoy and experience onsen in Japan. In fact, there are quite a few places that are available for those with tats. First of all – this cartoon guide gives some rules for visiting onsen and is directed at foreigners – just imagine for a…
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Dormy Inn Otaru and the Japanese Breakfast Cult
I didn’t take pictures of this – because of basic respect for strangers on holiday – but I hope my words can convey how strange and awesome it is staying in a Japanese tourist hotel in a resort town during a holiday. I’ve written about the onsen (hot spring) and the unfortunate (for me) rule…
Japanese Onsen – Traditional Baths: No Tattoos!
I’ve written before about Turkish and Moroccan Hammam, as well as Korean jimjilbang – now it’s time to talk about the Japanese version – onsen. These are bath houses but don’t get them confused with a soapland which is a different thing entirely – though still involving a bath. Onsen are traditional, segregated by sex,…
Sapporo – Japan’s Northern Island Capital
I have to admit, Hokkaido has really grown on me. In particular, I really enjoy the temperate forests and the peaceful nature. I grew up in snow and it’s incredibly nice to be able to go walk through a park and enjoy the crisp sound of my footsteps. I would love to go skiing or…
Japan – Trip Three
This is my third trip to Japan. I love this place. There is so much to love here. I’m just going to dump a few photos. Also – here’s a link to a post I wrote on T2. https://app.t2.world/article/cltwkvlk010020541ymci8zb4n0u
Hasan-i-Sabah. How the World’s Greatest Unsung Mystic and Conqueror… Tuned In… Turned on…and Dropped the Fuck Out
I’ve completed the recording, editing, art work, and releasing of all 23 Chapters and the Prelude to my unreleased novel Hasan-i-Sabah. I’ve done this backwards by releasing the audiobook first – because we all know – people don’t have the time or energy to read these days – but they still love to hear a…
Cryptic Conspiracy: An Illuminati Story-Telling Game – with Unique Digital Collectibles – Prelude
I’ve been developing the concept for a storytelling game called Conspiracy for several years. Actually, if you go back to 1984 when 12-year-old me first started thinking about how this might work – you would find me sitting in my room wishing there was a more efficient way to program my brand new Commodore-64 while…
Baoism Unveiled: Episode 2 – Questions About Baoism – in which CD interviews CD
In this episode which will hopefully be used to set the tone and format for future Baoism interviews – CD Damitio interviews himself about Baoism, spiritual influences, his Bao Ji (teachers of precious things), and some Tox and Rox in his own life.
Happy Bao Day! Be Happy – an introduction to Baoism
My grandmother used to delight in giving the people she loved gifts on her birthday. I always loved that – it was awkward for people, but she would force it because she found joy in the process of giving – and because I think she liked making people a little bit uncomfortable. With that in…
Fifty Two Pick Up – My Annual Birthday Reflection.
51 is a new beginning.