PinnedShawn B. SwingerinAbout Me StoriesAbout Me — Shawn SwingerHere’s Me, Condensed into Paragraph Form·2 min read·Oct 2, 2023--5--5
PinnedShawn B. SwingerinJaponica PublicationInside the World of Japan’s Secretive Hostess ClubsWhat Motivates the Girls Who Work There?·6 min read·Sep 13, 2023--25--25
PinnedShawn B. SwingerinJaponica PublicationA Yakuza-linked Hostess Club Owner Takes me on a Man Date·8 min read·Jul 10, 2023--8--8
PinnedShawn B. SwingerinJaponica PublicationThat Time I Was Blackmailed in JapanCar crashes, yakuza wannabes and surly police·10 min read·Jun 14, 2023--9--9
Shawn B. SwingerinJaponica PublicationI Partied with Gods and Monsters in KyotoThe annual 100-demon march·4 min read·May 2, 2024--1--1
Shawn B. SwingerinA-CulturatedJapan is Not Your CandylandOver-tourism and its fallout·5 min read·Apr 30, 2024--47--47
Shawn B. SwingerinGlobetrottersEnjoy the Moment by Getting Naked with Strangers in JapanThe semi-spiritual joy of onsen·5 min read·Apr 3, 2024--14--14
Shawn B. SwingerinJaponica PublicationOf Dragon Kings and Demon CentipedesThe myths of Lake Biwa·5 min read·Mar 3, 2024--6--6
Shawn B. SwingerinGlobetrottersI Broke into a Refugee CampTwo days in-between Thailand and Myanmar·5 min read·Feb 29, 2024--9--9
Shawn B. SwingerinGlobetrottersMy Host Family Kicked Me Out, Strangers Took Me inMy first two weeks teaching English in Georgia·8 min read·Feb 21, 2024--34--34