Japanese Fast FoodWagamama is a horrible abomination against japanese food. I have been to one of the Perth ones a couple of times, but with them using totally non-standard ingredients, it's nothing like the original food, and heavily overpriced.
I still prefer any d...
Miss Universe Japan 2009The problem in past years has been that they chose girls who were TOO japanese, and once it got to the international rounds, they immediately fell out of the running. I was at the 2004 finals in Tokyo, and while they chose the most Nadeshiko-style ja...
Japan TravelOwakudani and Kowakidani (next valley across) are great places to visit on a one or two-day trip. I used to go there every fortnight when I lived in Tokyo. The Yunessun spa in Kowakidani is absolutely wonderful for soaking away the stress of IT work....
7pm in Tokyo - GyozaLove gyouza desperately.
When I lived in Suginami-ku, there was a gyouza van that would rarely ply the streets late at night selling a variety of gyouza, including an amazing garlic gyouza. Sadly he only ever appeared once a month or less... I remem...
Daytime Sleepiness GeneYes, and this would explain a bit. So it's all my parent's fault. ^_^
Yes, I get very sleepy during the day. Quad espresso usually helps keep me awake, although office meetings are still a big challenge to stay awake throughout.
Japanese BreakfastWhen I lived in Japan, I would get two fresh tuna sushi rolls from the AM/PM below our office. The ones where you unroll the dry seaweed onto the roll of rice and fish by pulling out the plastic separating sheet. I miss gorgeous convenience and fresh...
Japanese TrainsSadly not enough. Every man and woman is listening to their MP3 players or iPods, most of them using headphones that don't direct the sound just into the listener's ear, so that their "music" is shared with the nearest dozen other passengers.
When i...
Lucky Star MatsuriWent to the shrine in February just after a smaller festival (didn't know about it), and there were a large number of Lucky Star and Haruhi prayer plaques posted there, as well as a car totally plastered with Lucky Star itasha in the car park.
Sadly...
Japanese AdultTachibana's in Shinjuku West. I even had a frequent shopper card. ^_^;;;
I have absolutely no qualms about going into such a shop, unlike here in Australia, where they make it seem like the worst crime possible, just through the many corners you hav...
Japanese Public ToiletsI think it's universal. In Japan, I usually try to go to a public toilet at a train station (the JR ones are pretty good nowadays) or at a MacD's when I have to. They're usually the best.
When I came down with gastro in February (while out and about...
Onani LifeThe Tenga ones are disposable single-use ones, but as a result, they manage to sell them at a pretty reasonable price, Amazon Japan sells them for just under 1000yen. I'll admit to having bought a couple of models out of curiosity, and they're just a...
Bilingual in JapanI became bilingual at age 14 when we moved from Germany to Australia. In our family, we now speak a mix of English and German (lazy, if a word is shorter in one language, we use it). Of course, this confuses our german relatives to no end.
Became fu...
Tokyo TrooperI have recently had to curtail my reading, as my workplace introduced a new firewall system, and DannyChoo.com is listed in its blacklist... v_v
So I can only browse after work, and there I mostly limit myself to the general Japan posts (I've lived...
Wii Motion PlusHad a Wii since it's debut. My stepson played lots of games on it (he's 21, I'm 40). I used to use the Wii about once a week... However, since we got the WiiFit about three weeks ago, I've been on the Wii almost daily doing exercises and just having...
School Girls SkirtsThat actually looks like one of the guys from the comedy due Rahmens...
For those who haven't seen them in action, search Youtube for "Rahmens" and/or "Japanese Tradition". ^_^ These guys are hilarious.
Pedo Bear CaptionJust because the aussie media is having a bloody feeding frenzy over this whole art vs. child porn issue doesn't mean that you have to go overboard.
The whole thing is just nuts, and if you agree to tape your eyes shut and flush all your caches if y...
A Week in Tokyo 19Actually, the Daleks had basic floatation since the 7th Doctor's Remembrance of the Daleks. Of course it's a lot better now.
I'm not too crazy about the new Cybermen, though. They are just too different.
The Master was excellent, though.
A Week in Tokyo 19Danny,
You should catch up on Doctor Who, it's even on Japanese TV now.
The revival for the last four years has been amazing, Christopher Eccleston completed one season, followed by three seasons of David Tennant. Kylie's even been on it (last year...
Moe AnimeJust like with anything, there's a certain amount of low-quality in anime...
I stopped watching ToLoveRu, primarily because I just had so much else of a higher interest for me to watch.
But I do love the well-done moe anime, especially when it's no...
Struggling IdolEasily buy. I would be very surprised if a seiyuu like Saori-chan would have to hawk her DVDs like this...
I am very surprised she's not getting mobbed.
Otaku HuntingFive years ago, credit cards were still relatively rare, but this has largely changed by now. Many businesses, including Gamers, *DO* accept credit card nowadays, but the take-up rate by people is still pretty low.
Credit cards seem to be more a thi...
Extended Health CareWell, kill or cure, like they say.
I think my record (unintentional, I was reading a rather "gripping" story) was about two and a half hours or so... And boy, did my dolphin's errrr... "two round friends" suffer from cramp after that...
HamburgBorn in Germany (lived in Hamburg for 14 years), now an Aussie for 26 years and lived in Japan for five of those years...
I've been around a bit... ^_^;
Trend DayGo Danny! And you're even visiting my old hometown where I spent my first 14 years growing up. I haven't been back (26 years later) but all my relatives are still there. Hope you enjoy it. I managed to overcome my shyness/fear of talking in front of...
Akiba ChangesI bet all this political correctness is coming from the "new" residents of Akihabara, the invading large corporations and universities who have changed Akiba's skyline and, in my view, started ruining it.
I mean, sure, some people went a little over...
Akiba ItashaBut where to get the really good original images for these? Especially the "car" related ones, like the ones for the fuel tank.
I don't think I can afford a big one for a while.
Akiba ItashaDoes anyone know where/how to get such jobs done? Are they decals or actually painted on?
In February I tried to find some information through a racing league friend of mine in Tokyo, but he had no idea and couldn't find any info (he is not an anime...
Arrested - Mrs Wide OpenFor those saying good riddance to her, what about the scammy chess player who's been praying on people's charity to pay for his obvious travel funds?
THAT guy deserves arresting. Has he been reported to police?
Anime HatersI agree. For everything positive, there will be something negative.
I haven't personally come across any anime haters in my local area and/or travels, but they're out there.
Although you can see from the URL for the petition the title of "animesuck...
