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Finally back in Tokyo after a short hiatus in Malaysia. Was back for the Lunar New Year celebrations. Lunch in Tokyo today was Japanese curry. Total cost ¥450. Pretty cheap eat. Japanese curry is generally thicker and sweeter than most curries av...

After a fun night of snow in Tokyo, all that's left in the morning is slush. Have to tread carefully today. The morning news reported 1cm of snow fell in Tokyo. Not alot, but still enough for all of us over here to have a bit of fun with the camera a...

Forgot it's the exam period for university students in Japan right now. It dawned on me when I walked into starbucks and found it full of younglings with notebooks and textbooks opened on the table. Do you enjoy studying outside? I used to study at c...

I like looking up. It's a strange habit of mine. Here's a little game for those of you who have been to Tokyo or have seen Tokyo through our eyes. Do you know where I am in Tokyo?

Today's a busy day, so had to settle for a quick lunch today... and a quick post. ^^. I'm always up for trying new cup noodle flavors. Jumped at the opportunity to try out this Pork Chowder variant from Nissin. I have a thing for oolong tea lately,...

Any readers from Australia? Just so you know, TimTams are available in Tokyo for ¥367 a pack. Have a friend visiting from down under and she was surprised to find Tim Tams on the shelves here. I told her she could always buy me starburst babies, le...

Was invited to join a few friends for a short celebration over coffee... and a cake! Christmas cakes are popular in Japan too during this festive period. Probably not as popular as chicken though. ^^. Christmas cakes usually come littered with brigh...

Looking out at the office, Tokyo looks back. If you really squint, you can barely make out Tokyo Tower somewhere on the right. I can't wait to see the new Tokyo Sky Tree that's going to be towering over everything and everyone when it finally gets bu...

Once in a while the university cafeteria likes to surprise our tastebuds with specials like these. What do you like having? This is a Tokyo Live Blogger post posted from the iPhone. You can read more by this and other live bloggers or follow them v...

Here's a recent TV remote for one of Sony's Bravia HDTVs. It's huge! Comes with an electronic money card reader. Don't really know how the reader works though, or what can be bought with it. Maybe late night TV shopping? How many buttons does your T...

Ebisu (sometimes seen with a "Y", Yebisu) is one of the Japanese Gods of prosperity and fortune. Probably one of the more popular ones as there are many brands using his name. Yebisu beer, Evisu jeans etc. This statue of him stands outside Ebisu sta...

starts at 1000am. A queue forms just before 10. If there's a huge sale going on, it's not unusual to expect one as early as 8! There's something about shopping early in Japan. Besides being amongst the first few to get you paws on whatever you want,...

Tonkotsu ramen at the cafeteria today. ¥409 a bowl. The noodles aren't spectacular, but it's cheap and (sometimes, if I'm in the mood) good. ^^. You like tonkotsu (pork bone flavored) ramen?This is a Tokyo Live Blogger post posted from the iPhone. Yo...

天丼 ten don is a very popular dish in Tokyo. The toppings vary, but today we are having deep fried prawns, fish and squid on top of rice and topped with yummy sauce. All these for a cool ¥1050. I usually like my ten don with nice large prawns. You?...

Almost forgot to post today's cafeteria lunch photo. On the menu today, カキフライ kaki furai. Loosely translated to fried oysters. Yummy. Btw, what's that vomit-looking thing in the white bowl?!This is a Tokyo Live Blogger post posted from the iPh...

I'm starting a new series of posts today. Since I'm almost always in the university all day everyday, it's difficult for me to bring you around Tokyo. When I can't, I decided to show you a bite of everyday life over here. Everyday cafeteria food in...

Tokyo has some pretty interesting graffiti. I found this while out and about in Shibuya. I've never actually seen a graffiti artisit in action. How long do you suppose a piece like this will take? Do they really work under the cover of darkness? ^^....

If you've had a ¥10,000 note in your wallet, you'll probably recognize this great samurai. The ¥10,000 note affectionally referred to as "Yukichi" bears the portrait of Yukichi Fukuzawa. So if you have 3 "Yukichi-s" in your wallet or purse, you have...

We have some pretty interesting cup noodles here in Japan. Take for example, this BIG French seafood flavored cup o' noodles. I haven't tried it yet. Saw it just after dinner when I was poking around for dessert at the local conbini. What do you supp...

Here's one of our more modern classrooms. Outfitted with the latest in humongous displays. Not one, but three of them! I wonder how much content you can pack in a slide with a minimum font size of 5. Wouldn't it be nice to play wii sports resort o...

Did Tully's Coffee come from Seattle too? Saw a street map decor of Seattle on the wall. There's a new latte in town. Mont Blanc Latte. Game to try? Too bad they don't offer much in terms of tea. I don't know if they have a presense in Japan, but wh...

Tonight we are having kimchi nabe (kimchi flavored hotpot/steamboat?) for dinner. Nabe-s are coming out of storage now that the mercury in Tokyo is dropping. It's very easy to make too. Just chuck everything into the pot and boil. ^^. Do you nabe of...

When you're down and worn out from studies and research, come hear the pianoman play. Better still, why don't you be the pianoman and make everyone's day. ^^. You comfortable playing in public?This is a Tokyo Live Blogger post posted from the iPhone...

Having lunch at one of the university's many cafeterias. The total cost of this meal was ¥524. After many years in the university, I've grown used to cafeteria food. Whatever once tastes good now tastes pretty bland. That's why I promised myself to o...