Japanese Pet ClothingHave to admit the dog looks cool but it must haaate it. There are a lot of pet owners around where I live and also in the city. The most I've seen on a dog is either a handkerchief or some sort of top (like a tshirt or jacket) for the purpose of keep...
Garbage Seperation in JapanEver since I visited a friend's parent's home in Japan I have been at awe and even admire how careful all the recyclables are separated. I'm sure not everyone likes this but I still find it incredible. I couldn't believe even plastic wrappers were re...
Capital Punishment in JapanIn the US the state Texas has the highest percentage of Catholics in the country yet Texas is the most active state in carrying out executions. I find it very confusing as to why and always thought it should be the other way around.
TweetupI like twitter but sometimes it's so simple I wish it had a bit more options, like grouping. The tweets can get to be so much when I don't check often.
Cycling in TokyoWould love to cycle to work but would more likely be run over. Hear some horror stories about messengers on bikes or pedicabs getting roughed up by cars. City congested air probably not too great for the respiratory system either. But some people sti...
Japan CleanlinessTrash everywhere in NYC. It's not only an eyesore but if the sanitation police decide to cruise your neighborhood and there is litter on the sidewalk of your property they will fine you. Honestly, I can't go chasing after people who drop trash or con...
Tokyo CafeWe have a Starbucks practically on every block in Manhattan and they still manage to have a line out the door during the morning coffee run! Just about any place here sells coffee too but we are a bit lacking of coffee shops/chains other than Starbuc...
Re Angellol, amusing dating sims game comparison. I do see American games coming out with such results more often than I'd like. It has taught me to avoid most American games in general.
Chibi Maruko-chanI try to avoid the fast food places but there have been several times where I tried to raid the McDs of their toys. Dunno about other places but we can just buy the toys if we wanted.
Pets in TokyoIt's not so bad over here, use to be worse but you can definitely still find plenty of landmines in back alleys, quieter streets, and non residential areas. These days some dog parks are real awesome in that they provide poo bags, benches and even a...
Japan Train ServiceThe NYC subway is annoying! I guess bearable for half the time but the biggest issue I have with it is the awful time schedule. There is no such thing as a time table or schedule on the NYC subway and it is atrociously worse on the weekend. It does t...
iPhone NetbookI personally want one that transforms into a little robot that will do my bidding, lol, but this video is awesome too. Impressed with the integration between RL and 3D Animation.
Japan Restaurant CouponsWaiting for the day when I will get my coupons beamed to my iphone. I want to be able to just use my coupons from my phone and not have to print the thing and waste paper. Also a hassle to deal with all these cards, slips, and whutnots.
In the US li...
Japanese FestivalsI loved visiting the festivals when I was in Japan! So much cheap food that I didn't know what to eat first. Our street food here is rather limited and crappy. Also a heightened danger of ingesting something that will upset your entire system and wee...
Honda U3-XThat's awesome! I want one.
When I first saw a Segway I didn't understand the point of it. Sure the technology is impressive but you're still standing. It's like, lazy but not quite all the way there.
Breakfast in JapanIt's quite easy to grab breakfast with a drink here in the US. Americans are big on their coffee of course and love their carbs. On my visit to Japan I did notice breakfast was a big difficult to find. I would usually head for the first cafe I see bu...
Recycling in JapanWe recycle here, pick up once weekly as well, but many people are slobs and don't separate stuff like they're suppose to. Is it really that hard to keep garbage out of the recyclables, paper with paper and bottles and cans in the other bin? *huff*...
Train Groping in JapanI witnessed two girls on the NYC subway gang up on a guy. The girls immediately tried to get into a fight him. The one that claimed she was touched even took off her belt and tried to hit the guy with it. A bit ridiculous... felt so sorry for the guy...
Japanese Viking MealsBuffets tend to be Chinese food here in the states but I've been to a few Japanese buffets. YUM! It must contribute to the overweight problem over here tho. I always leave regretting walking in, except when there's fresh made sushi. =P
Western Games in JapanLOL @ the Megaman box art. Of course, only the Americans would deface adorable little robots. I still love the series to death tho.
Chinese Food in JapanI've found the Chinese food in NYC to be pretty good and not too different from what I've tried in HK or China. And I'm not talking about little take-out restaurants with general tso's chicken and beef and broccoli. We have two pretty big Chinatowns...
Japanese Phone StrapsI found Japan to be overwhelmingly stocked with accessories and knickknacks when I visited, which turned me into something similar to a crazed child in a toy store. I can understand the urge to collecting all those cute dangly things though I usually...
Kentucky Japanlol, as great as this photo is this has to be photoshopped! The white parts of his undies seems to blend beyond the elastic waist band. He still has his hand down his sweatpants tho...
GatchaponGashapons were pretty much my introduction into the figure collecting world. Granted the quality on some of them aren't as good as the regular larger figures but something about the small size makes me addicted to them. I don't collect them as much a...
Chara Hobby 2009Would love it if they come out with a Nendoroid Puchi of Mio! I do love the regular Mio Nendroid, thinking of getting one but I am so lacking in space...
