Transparent UmbrellasTransparent also I think, because many of us have to cycle while carrying the umbrella, so the visibility definitely helps, at least for me ! :]
Tokyo Photo Walk 5Thanks for the story on Kanemoto-san ! Its also great to hear something inspirational from time to time to remind ourselves to work harder ! :]
Cat Shit OneYup, saw this at the Anime Fair last week alright, looking very good indeed. I talked to one of the guys from Anima (animation company who did this) but they do not have a fixed release date yet I think.
Japan TravelBelieve I was at the same place during a school visit years back, though we didn't get to stay overnight and enjoy the delights you had. That notice about the eggs selling out was hilarious, but then so are many other notices in Tokyo. :p
Working at Amazon and MicrosoftAlways a pleasure and inspiration to read about your working experience, thanks for the great article.
Just out of coincidence, I once met Picard ( Patrick Stewart ) at one of the Ueno Museums a few years back, and asked him for an autograph. He was...
No Foreigners Or PetsWow, that is quite a turnoff indeed. Wasn't there a change in the immigration system recently stating that foreigners have to hold a certain level of Japanese proficiency, what happened to that ? It wasn't popular with the foreign community of course...
7pm in Tokyo - 3 HeroesUnfortunately Hancock was a big anti-climax for me, Iron Man was very entertaining, and still waiting for Hulk to hit Tsutaya here. 25th huh, 3 more days !
Inochi KunAww, looks a wee bit freakish, Takashi Murakami or not - I bumped into him last year in a shop in Broadway Nakano, and famous as he is he was shopping just like a regular dude, very cool.
Good Smile Company Live Broadcast 5Real time translating is tough work indeed. I had to do it for my director and producer during Freedom's screening at a animation festival in Singapore and it was pretty scary, especially when neither my Japanese nor English are particularly fantasti...
7pm in Tokyo - ShibuyaI've always wanted to visit Japan when I was a kid, and now that I am working here I think I know just what how you feel !
Anyway, hope you're feeling better Danny ! :]
A Week in Tokyo 31Thanks for taking the time to meet up Danny, its was great hearing your insight on the various issues we talked about. Have a fantastic new year, and let's meet up again.
ps I like Matsuya's Tofu Chige too, its actually pretty tasty, especially for...
A week in Tokyo 5i actually prefer the airport limousine to the train; it takes me less than 1.5 hours to get back to Shinjuku from Narita, the ride's reasonably comfortable and your luggage is taken care of. Personal preference perhaps. :]
Masamune ShirowCouple of my colleagues worked on Ex Machina. The story was nothing to shout about, and I prefer the comic's more humourous style, but its eye candy alright.
A Week in Tokyo 29I see you took ANA back home Danny. :] I had the same inflight meal on my way back 2 weeks ago. Wish they had a better selection of movies though.
A Week in Tokyo 15Was at Saizeriya just yesterday, ordered the same spinach bacon dish you did, but that fried shrimp dish is an absolute ripoff, the actual dish is way smaller than the picture in the menu.
Tokyo TrainsI'm fairly amused by the entire series of this "please do it at home" posters I've seen so far, why can't the folks just put something up simple like "please be considerate" ? They must be trying too hard.
A Week in Tokyo 12Love the Hanami sights at Meguro River, I stayed close to the river when I first came to Japan and it was the first blossom I ever saw, totally unforgettable.
Japanese Office LadyI don't think any other country celebrate the OL occupation as much as Japan.
What's the name of that hilarious OL themed Japanese drama many years back, where a bunch of queer OLs call the shots in the big organization ? That was really enjoyable.
