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Downhill biking is all about keeping your cool and maintaining control. You will need to maintain control of your bike in extreme conditions. High speed braking and sharp turns with tight control are of the utmost concern when looking for a downhill bike.

Sega have finally turned an RPG similar to that of Shenmue and Shenmue II, while it comes close in overall value it just ain't as good...

War (2007) is an action-thriller movie starring Jet Li and Jason Statham. Jason Statham plays FBI agent Jack Crawford who is after Jet Li's character Rogue, an assassin who killed Jack's partner three years earlier.

In another trend of other countries following in America's footsteps--Japan is starting to throw money at the feet of athletes there and turning golf into as fanatical of a sport as we've made it since Tiger Woods ascended to greatness...

a man of war trapped in the era of paper

The title of this film aptly describes its main character, Goro (Tetsuya Watari), a cooler-than-thou gangster, who burns brightly and is gone just as fast.

The development of tools and machinery on tattoo changed the way we work play and even decorate out bodies. Different cultures have used various instruments and methods.

"Blood+" is a fifty-episode anime series with a timeline that spans from 2005 to the year of 2007. It's a series with a horror and supernatural feel of things.

Review the way to the bottom of Japanese cinema through Ozu, Mizoguchi, and anime.

"Black Jack TV" is a sixty-one episode Japanese anime series that was directed by both Makoto Tezuka and Satoshi Kuwabara.

The twelve episode anime series known as "Black Lagoon" revolve around a group called Lagoon Company whom are mercenaries for hire that deal in all sorts of tasks such as retrieval, battle, weapons dealing, and so forth.

The Tokyo Game Show is an annual event held in Chiba, Japan that shows off the best and brightest games of the future. Here's a preview of what to expect from all three videogame powerhouses (Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony) at the show.

A film review of "War"

If you're anticipating the lighthearted action and wacky characters of Statham's previous martial arts flicks, guess again.

The latest craze for pink in men's fashions is part of the changing gender roles in Japan.

I'm the type of guy who can write for hours, but when it comes to movies, I find that my reviews can be best accomplished in 30 seconds or less, so without further ado, here are some reviews.

Chris Benoit wasn't the first wrestler to meet a sad and violent end, not by a long shot.

Commonly known as Irezumi or Horimono Japanese tattoos have a rich history full of meaning and communications, even now Japanese tattoos are still firmly rooted in the Japanese culture.

Takashi Miike is one of the most prolific directors in cinema today. I explore his madness.

Here's a assessment of an anime series I showed a ridiculous lack of good judgement in purchasing. Some might still want to view this just to see what I'm talking about.

Way of the Samurai 2 is chock full of interesting innovations but fails at putting them into motion. What results is a below average game, very disappointing overall. This sequel is no where near the quality of the original.

Scarface mafia type shoots Japanese Mayor Iccho Itoh in rare handgun crime in Nagasaki, Japan.

A brief overview to actor Viggo Mortensen's various talents and appearances.

Gang violence is a growing issue in America and we should start taking a closer look.

Purchased a new Nintendo Wii but, are not sure if you want to buy or even try out Red Steel? Read this review to find out if the game that lets you shoot your gun like a "gangsta" is really worth your hard earned cash.

No Americans are allowed in a bar in Fukuoka called Uncle Sam's. Dripping in irony, I know.

A number of ideas for travelers to the world's most populous metropolitan area

It's a popular myth that drug dealing, sex, and violence are relatively new to video games. The level of excess these themes have taken in titles like Grand Theft Auto is new, but even before the NES computer games had the player engaging in unsavory behavior.

While reading stuff about EA's upcoming From Russia with Love game, I came across some Rogue Agent reviews. It's a damn shame that some people thought that Rogue Agent was going to be a sequel to the original Goldeneye. Come on. How can anyone be THAT stupid to believe that?

An analysis of the strange correlation between Stephenson's science fiction and the current mafia situation.

With unique motion sensing controls that will revolutionize the gamin industry, expect it to be one of the hottest selling products this holiday season. Just buying the Wii itself is useless; it needs games and accessories to max out its potential.

The Japan Society's film series "Lolita in Full Bloom: 1980s Irresistible Heroines," running from November 10-19, focuses on films featuring "idols," young female Japanese pop stars who gained much popularity during this period.

LAUNCH WEEK!

Welcome to my new column. In today's release, I cover three games you must play on Nintendo's new Wii console this November, touch on the online version of Uno (my favorite card game) and cast a guilty look at yet another blow for Sony's Playstation 3.

A film for the more committed fans of film horror due to its imagery because the incoherent plot will lose everyone else.

After hours upon hours of research and scrutiny, I've come to the conclusion that Takashi Miike is twisted.

Irezumi has been around in Japan for thousands of years. During the Kofun period, tattoos were put on criminals as a form of punishment. Although irezumi is legal in Japan again, the stigma of having an irezumi style tattoo is still widespread.

Heartfelt drama/comedy packing a surprising punch against the odds.

The New York Asian Film Festival, which runs from June 16 through July 1 at Anthology Film Archives and The Imaginasian, offers a selection of quality films, surprising, shocking, tender, cruel, and unclassifiable films that deserve a larger audience.

If you believe conspiracy theorists, the weather is not only out of our hands, but in the hands of someone else. But that's just an excuse to avoid cleaning up the environment.

Danao is the center of the Philippines' underground gun making industry.

The Samurai film is to Japan what the Western is to the US, movies full of heroes who resonate to the Japanese character. In order to fully understand, instead of only enjoy, these movies, a Westerner needs to know Japanese history and culture.

The PalaceSide Hotel is a good cheap place to stay in the ancient city of Kyoto, Japan. It's located right across the street from the Imperial Palace Park and an easy walk from the subway. The desk staff speak English and are very helpful.