You can buy kitsch phalli, like phallus key rings, phallus bottle openers, phallus ash trays, desk stands, etc., in many countries, but probably one of the largest variety of curios phalli can be found in Bali, Indonesia. As a psychologist and clinical sexologist I am always curious what really draws people to buy such items? Is it the sense of
Tokyo Girls is a very insightful documentary film directed by Penelope Buitenhuis (2000, produced by The National Film Board of Canada), showing the complex world of nightclubs and hostess bars in Japan, discussing very openly the gleams and shadows of the lives of women, who opt for such a career, seen through the eyes of the hostess girls, their employers
There are still parts of the world where millions of women have no access to proper sanitary pads and as a result, they use unhygienic substances during menstruation, instead of sanitary pads. According to a 2011 survey by AC Nielsen, data shows, that only 12% of women across India use sanitary pads, and it seems far less than that in
This is not a fun topic, but it is good to know it. There is no totally safe country in the world but the Japanese at least in terms of statistical risk of being murdered have “almost” made it. Data shows Japan has the lowest murder rate in the world. I especially like the used word “traditionally” in the following
It seems like Love Hotels in Japan are the recession-proof businesses. Follow the link about Japan’s Love Hotels see business booming – the news on NewStraitsTimes, if you want to know more.
It is Saturday and first heavy snowing in Tokyo this year. So I went for a bike ride… as I usually do on weekends. My friend taking these photos said: ‘You look like a glow-in-the-dark condom!’ And I answered: ‘What do you mean: “dark”…? It’s all white around!’ And then I realized, that actually I disagreed with the first part
I strongly recommend watching a documentary A life in Japan, based on the interviews with long term foreign residents in Japan. You may learn a lot! This documentary is a great source of information about Japan and Japanese people through the eyes of foreigners. It is really worth it!
The article provides some interesting and insightful observations why Japan is facing demographic crisis and sexual problems. Check it out: The Japanese men who prefer virtual girlfriends to sex.
I recommend attending an open lecture about Mental Health Care in Japan conducted by Dr. Yuko Kawanishi and her work as a sociologist has focused on cross-cultural mental health issues. She is also a New York State-licensed Master Social Worker, specializing in mental health and psychotherapy. She holds a PhD. in Sociology from UCLA and a Masters in Social Work
Recently I came across an interesting and lightly written book by Boyé Lafayette De Mente, an American author, journalist, and adventurer, about ‘the sensual side of Japan’. Probably not for the academic discussion, because it is not the peer-reviewed piece of writing. However, it offers very insightful observations and is entertaining. Highly recommended for the beginners in Japan, who are