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A Different Kind of Bootcamp: The Pickup Artists
"The fact of the matter is most guys have a lot that’s awesome about them. Everyone has something that would make their life a movie worth watching, but people have a hard time conveying that." - Allusion, Pickup Artist They go by names like Kid44, Allusion and RedpoleQ. When they talk to each other they use terms like Social Proofing, Rapport, Indicators Of Interest (known as an IOI), and Frame Control . Together, they are Pickup Asia, and they are Pick-Up Artists. It’s Friday night, and they have agreed to meet with me for a short talk at Starbucks,...Snap Happy
The art and business of photography just aint what it used to be....The Mysterious World of Rinpa...
You see a white board. Suddenly ghostly images of people...Democrats Abroad in Kansai
Barack or Hillary? Either way, 2008 is shaping up to be theYear of...Money Talks, Nagoya Walks
The Nagoya Walkathon, presented annually by the American Chamber...Jungle VIP
In the blurb that comes with the Gankoyama press kit, the...Deliver Me!
DELIVER ME!! Tired of visiting your friend's toilet just so...
Ask Kazuhide
Kazuhide offers his time and wisdom to answer questions that have been making your lives intolerable.Moneyshot: Cutie Doll
A year or so ago, Japanzine reported on the Sayaka Deep Kiss...The Negi - April, 2008
Gaijin Cull Part of Scientific Research Program Despite...Senseitional!
Last month saw the publication of SENSEITIONAL , a book that may...Unknown Realms
Straight out of Kobe, American film creator Darryl Knickrehm is...Paris: Kobe Style
Bonjour, and welcome! Fashion, style, gourmet foods, and more...Pleasing the Brit Abroad at...
Regardless of how often they refute this, the Brit abroad never...Movies for Nothing and Books for...
I’m cheap. I’ll be the first person to admit it. I...
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What would you think if I told you we're venturing into a virtual...JZ's Girly Guide to Dating in Japan
I'm single. I'm a woman. I live in Japan. I'm having a hard time...Tango In Osaka
Al Costado, baila, freno – this isn't Spanish class, it's...Taking the Scenic Roots
A Short Introduction to Nagoya's Eclectic Music Vistas ...Queen Autumn
From being terrified by the prospect of shitty radio in Oregon to...Advantage Ueno: Tenniscoats on Tour
Advantage Ueno: Tenniscoats On Tour By Jon Wilks If there's...Out & About in Nagoya - June, 2008
Hey, party people! It's June, time for another gallop through the...The Culture Club
I'm cultured. I pretend to know a lot about art, both modern and...Fatblueman
Neither fat nor blue - John Janzen is a man, however, and a nice...Osaka's Broken Beat Movement
I've been waiting to give you this one for a while. Meet Ryochi...Kansai Calling - June, 2008
Ah, sweet, sweet plans finally nearing fruition. All the work...Say Hello to a Bonjour Party
Last month's Gaijin Sounds collection opened our eyes to a whole...A Fetish for Photography
Rik Sanchez is a lucky man. We're halfway through the interview...
