The Time I Got Dengue Fever

That Old Chestnut... Jade's Guide to Surviving Dengue Fever Through Complete and Total IgnoranceSo, in May last year (2018), I nearly died from Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever. How? I was bitten by a particularly smeggy mosquito while on holiday with my friend in Thailand. Well that escalated quickly... My trip had been planned so that I … Continue reading The Time I Got Dengue Fever

Company Dormitories – The Secret Life of Japanese Salarymen

Jade’s Guide to Salarymen When you arrive in Japan, you will likely see swarms of people in suits. A black-and-navy suit invasion, with grey for those feeling a bit fancier. In Japan, the typical aim of most young men (and nowadays women too) is to work for a big company. In doing so, they become … Continue reading Company Dormitories – The Secret Life of Japanese Salarymen

Japanese Gay Host Clubs – For the Homosexuals of Japan

As I have written about straight Japanese host and hostess clubs in previous posts, I thought I would cap it off with information on gay host clubs too. I apologise to anyone interested in lesbian hostess clubs. I would need to do a bit more research to see if they actually exist and how they … Continue reading Japanese Gay Host Clubs – For the Homosexuals of Japan