Level 4 Blogger / Level 14 Consultant. I keed keed. Worked most of my life in large companies, married, no kids, dog. Have a passion for games, anime and science fiction.
dannychoo.com Korean VersionI'm going to have to brush up on my Korean too. I'll probably start off by trying to read your blog in Korean.
Here's a SNSD clip you might enjoy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy8WgU3h4oQ
One thing about Korean otaku culture which seems different...
A Week in Tokyo 37Thanks for another fun and interesting Week in Tokyo article, Danny. I always come back to read these even if I miss your other content.
Japanese Men MakeupNo problem with it for the most part. Only I do think that it should be used as a part of daily cleaning rather than primping yourself all day...I think that looks very unmasculine. Even my wife, who uses make up, makes fun of men who look at their h...
Japan Outlet MallI obviously own a dog (pictured as my avatar). ^^
The prices for dogs don't really seem that expensive. Pure bred dogs, especially the smaller breeds, can fetch anywhere from $500 - $1000 for common breeds, well over $2000 for exclusive designer one...
Japanese Gaming PopulationI'm still gaming (Dawn of War 2 at the moment), but not nearly as much as I used to. I think that will change when some upcoming triple A titles come to market (Starcraft 2, Diablo 3, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Dragon Age). Those will get me to ope...
iPod Small TalkIt's so tiny, yet I don't think I'd like something without manual controls. I'd be paranoid that something will foul up my ability to choose what I wanted to listen to.
A Week in SingaporeToo bad the Strait Times somewhat marred an almost perfect time in Singapore.
Unfortunately, I'm in the crowd that can't stand the smell of Durians. I've had an opportunity to eat one but I can't even get close to them. Maybe I'll bring nose plugs...
Japanese RiceI buy the big 50 lb bags at my local Costco. The wife and I go through one in about a month. :p We eat a lot rice. Even my dog eats rice. Those cute anime packages of rice probably won't even last us a couple of days.
Last Blood MovieKim Ha Neul is one of my wife's favorite actresses too. I've watched Jeon Ji-Hyun for a long time now...seems like she's grown up right in front of my eyes. That just sort of reminds me how old I've really become.
Looking forward to the film, especi...
2009 Spring AnimeSeems like there's a lot of shows, but not very many worth watching (or to be fair, many that are not as well known). It's in contrast to past seasons where it seemed most of the shows were worth following.
7pm in Tokyo - Server FunThere's no way I'd host even a part of my server, and I'm awed that you have enough confidence in your skills that you code, QA and host (at least a part of your site) on your own. I'm happy that my site is hosted by someone else. Even though there a...
Cosplaylol, I had the same thought. If the cosplayer was female and wore the same outfits, all of a sudden, many wouldn't think it was creepy and many of us would be oggling.
Mail Order BridesIt's a particularly common practice in rural Korean communities as many Korean women don't want to marry men who are farmers and opt to move to the city. The only option left for many Korean male farmers who want wives and children are foreign brides...
Working at Amazon and MicrosoftScary. I visit Seattle quite often and have a brother who lives there (he works at Microsoft). I've probably been to every spot you've photographed in Seattle besides the ones of your apartment there. My wife and I visit Canon Beach about four times...
Golf in JapanThat's pretty interesting. I'll assume then you're passable at golf. I hate to admit it, but I am too, but will constantly be the worst one in any foursome. Some of the executives I've played with are suspiciously good at golf, which kind of gets me...
Golf in JapanI don't play golf. I just can't get into it. I've had many, many chances to play over the years, including at some of the best courses in the world (Pumpkin Ridge - Oregon, Pebble Beach - Calif, St. Andrews - Scotland, a couple of incredible courses...
Won Hobby 9.5Pretty torn. The calendar I'd love, but the wife keeps prodding me about the black haired Shana and needing something cute for her office. :(
7pm in Tokyo - Evening StrollHmmm...I don't think the stuff at DC.com is really that bad that it needs a filter. Could be just me though. There's very rarely rated R stuff, though occasionally you do get some rather graphic 2D art.
Green Island ProjectGreen's overrated.
I live in Portland, Oregon, probably the greenest city in the US, maybe the world. Don't believe me? We have Forest Park within the city limits, the largest urban forest reserve in the US: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest_Park_...
