How does a historian and writer end up immersed in the Japanese car scene?

Have you ever wandered what a geisha is? How popular they are in Japan, how to recognize a real one from someone just dressed like one?
Well look no further.

Visiting Japan will be an amazing experience for its food, sights, entertainment and more, but in the off chance you are caught in an earthquake, or a powerful typhoon, what should you do?

Adopting or buying a pet in Japan may be different from what you're used to in your country (and sometimes quite costly). Read on to learn what to expect.