I’ve lived in Japan for almost 10 years, currently living in Osaka, and I don’t think there’s much to worry about. Foreign influence that is helpful to the culture is embraced, and what isn’t, usually only exists in pockets. Japanese citizens tend to think the go-karts are pretty cool here in Osaka. They tend to laugh…

Living in Osaka, Space Station is a regular meet up spot for me. I’ve known Matt for years, and I’m really sad that he feels his hand is being forced to do this. If nothing else, Space Station has helped to reignite a love of games in a lot of lapsed gamers and travelers that have come by the bar purely out of…