Tokyo Duty FreeThose Tokyo Tamagoes are always something that I bring back with me on any visit. Got hooked on them on one trip several years ago. Brought some back and folks are always clamoring for more whenever I visit. Usually about 6 of the large boxes and...
Cycling in TokyoThe bigger wheels make for an easier ride. They are less prone to problems like getting stuck in the rails of a street car. Plus its easier to ride up to a curb with the larger wheels
Ramen in TokyoIs this the place just across the street from the Showa Dori exit? Open 24hrs? Theres an upstairs and street level. A half block from there is a CoCo Curry on the corner? That became my favorite ramen place whenever I visit. I like their miso ra...
1/1 Scale TetsujinI love this idea of public art. Here in the states, there have been themes like hearts in SF, sharks in San Jose and cows in another city. These installations are decorated by numerous artists and put up temporaryily. They are sometimes sold for c...
Edo WonderlandI didnt know they had so many of these types of places. The only one I knew of was the Egimaura in Kyoto. Will have to take a look if Im nearby. Im guessing the one in Hokkadio arent open in winter?
SapporoBeen there myself for the Snow Festival on 2 occassions. Im on a 5 year plan, was there in 2001 then 2006. Next trip is in 2011. The trip from the airport to Sapporo in winter is just beautiful countryside. I never tire of it.
Japan Railroad CrossingI shouldnt laugh at others misfortunes, but the guy on the bike was too funny. Its true that the sensory memories are as strong as any other memories you can have. The certain smell of someplace or the the clanging something else
Cozy CornerYeah, you rarely see that type of service in the states. The japanese have such pride in their service that it blows us away when we encounter it. For that type of service here, you usually pay for it one way or another.
Olympus PenSeems like more and more four thirds cameras coming out nowadays. I would still like to get and LX3 but wsith better zoom. I hope they still decide to make an LX4. For me, detachable lenses would be nice but that just means more things to lug arou...
GotandaHave never looked around Gotanda although I was there shortly by mistake. I was at Ebisu station and decided to walk to Shibuya. So I started my journey and passed Meguro station but thought nothing of it. When I got to the next station, Gotanda,...
Tokyo Old PhotosI love seeing old time photoes of where Ive been and comparing them to present day. It gives you the feeling of nostalgia and a certain connection to the past that we dont usually have. It lets us see what has changed but better yet, it lets us see...
Best Japan BlogI visit Akihabara News as well but thats more tech than a slice of life blog. But they have included some slice of life and thats where I believe I found DC
Best Japan BlogI am relatively new to the site. But, once I found it, I can safely say I caught up to a years worth of posts in the short amount of time since finding your site. However, I am too young of a subscriber to have seen the ecchi days. Along with DC I...
Tokyo EveningEvery once in a while, when I go back and visit alot of the same places that I had previously visited, I harken back to the very first trip that I made to Japan. It reminded me of how new and exciting every thing looked.
Shopping in Tokyoheh, he said "do do" I do love these day in the life kind of things. Since I only get to visit once a year, nowadays, every other year, I do get almost homesick for these day to day kind of things.
Cup RamenI like the ones I found in Japan, not so much the ones here. Although there are a few that one can find at japanese supermarkets. I remember the ones in Japan that have a sealed packet of "fresh" noodles instead of the dried kind. Yum
PachinkoMy friends just got their machine up and running. Kinda fun to practice when its free :). I will have to try it again when I go back. The noise in the pachinko parlor does get to me after a while. I dont know how most people can stand it without...
Gundam OdaibaI saw the Gundam model that Bandai had at their museum when it was in Matsuda city but this is much more impressive cuz its got legs! Thanks for the night shots.
