A Week in Tokyo 28
Starting off this weeks installment in the morning at Shinagawa station. Didn't know that there were so many hotels around here. Good location though. Easy to get to Akiba and not too bad for getting to Shinjuku/Shibuya.
For folks who have been to Tokyo, which area did you stay? I hear many folks stay in Ikebukuro because the accommodation is cheap. I hear horror stories about the service/quality though. Any places which your fellow comrade to stay at or avoid?
Somewhere in Shinagawa. Building full of IT folks. Many floors occupied by Sony.
One of the companies is Netprice.com ( English profile here ) where we are having a meeting.
Netprice specialize in areas like global logistics, e-commerce and have many web properties. Today we further talks we have been having to work on something together.
A small part of their business is producing idol DVD's. Which reminds me - about time I attend an Idol event - any particular requests of which idol? I'm thinking Hitomi Kitamura.
The folks at Netprice are really young compared to the average age at many other IT companies in Japan. They seem to be early or mid twenties while I know one IT company where the youngest folks were 45-ish ^^;
The folks in the meeting were project planners and not folks who just started to climb the corporate ladder meaning that they have been doing quite well for themselves.
At what age do you plan to look for a full time job? I was 25-ish when I got my first full time job at Japan Airlines. I considered that late as I previously spent time working for my dad and also spent a certain amount of time not knowing what I wanted to do in life - will talk this in a future article.
And for those who are already working - at what age did you get your first full time job?
Some more of the office.
View from the CEO's office. The CEO Teruhide Sato has done extremely well for himself and is still only 32. He will be speaking at the New Context Conference which I will be attending too.
Sato-san likes to hire cute staff ^^;
Egg on rice for lunch.
Out n about in the huge Shinagawa station.
The before...
..and the after. I only get one prawn with this dish. Are you the "save the best for last" type too? ^^;
Meeting at Shibuya Starbucks.
Playing with my new SAFS.
Sushi for din dins.
Tenpura for din dins.
Mikuru burner for lunch.
Fly Lice for dinner.
Playing with the Haruhi girls on the Mac.
Chinese for lunch.
Mc Dee's Mc Flurry - looks like bird poo but tastes great. Its ice cream with crushed Oreo. Have in your neck of the woods too?
Mabo Nasu Don for lunch - about 560 yen.
Familiar face advertising Honda's new car.
Deep fried shrimp n shana.
Didnt get a chance to go to Okinawa this year so making up for it by stocking up on a load of Sheekuasa juice.
Playing Pachinko is a day time job for many folks.
How many others (like me) who didn't get into Evangelion?
Grabbing some health food for a change.
Out n about in Shibuya.
Pre-paying for some ramen using the ticket machine at the entrance. I was so confused when I first came to Japan and saw these.
Ramen with fried chicken rested on the top.
Man handing out "free computers" leaflets. Speaking of free stuff I've finally started to give away figures to members. All giveaways from now will only be open to folks who have been registered for longer than 2 weeks - active members.
Many maps in popular areas have English on them and are usually marked with the "you are here."
I've been to so many countries where they don't bother to put the "you are here" mark - I'm guessing its to save on production cost.
Past this Singaporean seafood place and forgot to go back for lunch after. If I was in Singapore, where should I go for good food?
Tantan Men (noodles) for lunch.
Buildings over Shinagawa.
My camera automatically takes aim at the over 18 section at the convenience store.
Traditional Japanese lunch time.
Back in Shinagawa again.
This weeks office.
Closeup of this lovely girl at Good Smile.
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Depends on what degree in college your taking Danny. In my case I'm taking one that is one really nightmare, filled with mathematics, electronics, programming (which I hate), I'll probably get my first full time job at 25 while taking my masters degree which is included in the course I'm taking
Student, *Temporary Lead* *Permanent Rhythm atm* guitarist for band Psychotic Mind System
O.o
NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
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#####Speaking of free stuff I've finally started to %i%/detail/mac/eng/image/9477/20081025+Giveaway.html,give away figures%% to members.#####
line is busted. You might wanna fix that Danny.
so much food avaliability. i really wish i lived closer to SOMETHING. the nearest mall is like 3kms from where i live T________________T
CEO MIrai Inc
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Thanks for that - dont know how I missed that @.@
NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
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no probs
*forgot this in my original comment*
i'll will be searching for full time work at the end of this year and early next year. My course finishes in a month and i'll be trying to aim to get my CCNA certification early next year.
Any job openings Danny? *wink wink nudge nudge*
product design prop maker
Hi Danny:
If you are in singapore the spicy crab is in season now and you always have the real spicy curry stuff....most of the food here give me the runs since i am more of KFC guy. to be safe there is always the chicken rice. Actually Malaysia has much better food then singapore.
Full-time student へへ
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malaysia has much better food than singapore. amen to that. ^^
non-elite soldier of the SAF
actually singapore food is comparable to those in Malaysia. But Malaysia has it at half the price though.
Costume Talent, Stormtrooper, Student, Writer
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Wow, didn't expect to find you here, Nacho.
As for the Malaysian food part, Singaporean Laksa > Penang Laksa is the only exception.
Student
http://anime.tedfox.com/
dude you are so right
not worth gaining any calories for the food ya get here
IT-Architect, SysAdmin, WebDesign and Coding, Virtualization (VMware + NetApp)
http://www.milkdrop.de/
Ohhh Gorgeeeeee ^^v
My first fulltime job i had with 20 - System Administration (Cisco VPN, SQL Database, mostly windows PCs, Windows Terminal Servers) at a company which had offices all over germany. Was handy cause i got a company car that way too. Though the boss made some misstakes, did expand to fast and couln't cover the costs then - failed. :/
Was a nice expierience for my very first fulltime job though.
I still have pictures of the very first big server rack i did setup there alone too, was so proud of it lol.
大学生 - 情報工学
Well I was working at may parents shop full time in the summer like 5 years back, but I guess I'm not gonna work full-time until I get my bachelor degree. Only been to Japan once and I never stayed at Ikebukuro for hotels. I stayed in Shinjuku at Keio Plaza Hotel and it was all right I guess since I didn't encounter any problems. The price though is expensive for a poor person like me. I think it was like $150-250 US per night.
Illustrator & Designer
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Can't remember where I stayed when I was in Tokyo... the hotel was right next door to the Toyota showroom in Tokyo (and yes, I know it's not called "Toyota" in Japan but I can't remember).
Man, those idol DVDs look almost AV for a second there. BTW, how does your missus feel about you going to the idol events?! I know my gf will probably throw me out of the house if I did that.
I got my first full-time job at the age of 22, 4th year of my first uni bachelor degree where it was a "sandwich year" and I had to get at least 9 months work experience in the industry. Ended up working for that company (and industry) for the next 6 years onwards.
Yes, I also save the best for last when I'm eating. All the food & figures look yummy as usual, Danny ^___^ McFlurry Oreo is great!
I got into NG Evanglion because they played all the eps on local free tv.
Mmm, me want Shana. :)
former Emperor of Britannia
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AH~! a refreshing view of japan yet again. I'm really amazed as how much you could take a picture on certain establishments and its contents. Apparently here in Clovisland (Philippines) taking pictures of the establishment is strictly prohibited. even if you try to get the permission, majority of the time you'll end up turned down.
So many people chillin at Starbucks as usual too.
This post made my stomach grumble. Time to hit the dinning table for dinner.
CIAO~!
Mechanical Engineering student
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I've been meaning to ask you for sometime know: Why do you call Philippines Clovisland? O_o
former Emperor of Britannia
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Remember that Lelouch hated Clovisland which happens to be a park created by Clovis himself back ng Code Geass. Well same goes for me.
I know its really a bad thing to hate your own country by as far as i can see i never liked how things are going here.
Technology,beliefs,politics and status. Not to mention the behavior of majority of the filipinos. I find it hard to see a huge improvement in the future here.
Pardon for the statement said here but this is just my 50cent.
Mechanical Engineering student
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Well, we're just the same. I love my country but I hate how the people living in it act and rule it x_x
Dyslexic Social Studies student, struggling gundam modeler and gamer
Same thing here, so shall we collaborate and establish a pseudo- Celestial Being that promotes changes in the near future?
Processing Executive
Then I can finally proclaim "Ore Wa Gundam", We just need to replace people sitting on top with the right people. We need to have someone with a fresh new mind and tons of supporters! The grandeur of putting the right people is a difficult task but we can do it because we have dreams!
Undergraduate
Regarding places to eat:
ANYWHERE BUT NEWTON CIRCUS... tourist ripoff
Student
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Newton circus isn't too bad -- but stay away from Glutton's Bay. That is definitely 100% ripoff. Expensive hawker food and subpar standards. :
Student and full-time otaku
Still graduating, but after that I hope to land a nice job right away. BTW this article really made me hungry ^^
Student
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Still in school, not yet time to find a full time job. My first "real" job was actually part time at McDonald's during high school. Those McFlurries are good but they're hard to make - I've accidentally drilled through the cup bottoms using the McFlurry machine before, lol.
University Student
Started my full time job at the age of 19. It´s studying at a university and during semester break i have professional training at a company, which pays my wage and the charges for the university - and i got my 30 days of paid holiday.
Oreo Mc Flurry = do want. And about Evangelion: i read the first 9 manga volumes and yeah, looks good but will take forever to finish(/release) i guess, so i wait to get the dvd´s cheap.
Mechanical Engineering student
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I plan to work as soon as I graduate from college (plus when I pass the engineering board exam). Better start as early as possible so I can enjoy the fruits of my labor! I just wish that the company I'll be working in someday has cute staff as well! LOL XD
I'm not really informative as an otaku so I'm afraid I have a very low chance of winning those giveaways of yours T_T
former Emperor of Britannia
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Actually otaku information for the contest isnt that high. You just need to be a good reader on articles that Danny wrote and also browsing the site of GSC. Lastly its a guessing game. everyone's chances on winning is 50/50 ^^
http://www.sankakucomplex.com/
Stayed in Ueno mostly, although I did spend a ton of time at Ikebukuro for its cheapness before Akihabara really came out as an otaku hub years ago.
My answer was 25 , bit late for me I think.
No more NEET, enineering student now...g
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Hoping to work in JAL by 25 years old ^^;; currently in an aerospace engineering course lol.
Lots of nice food in Japan :D :D
Student
MAC DEEES IS NOT HEALTHY FOOD!
ohh i see what you did there...
Video Reviewer of Anime Figures, Mecha and Merch (youtube.com/user/Actar576295)
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Awww come on, Eva is a classic!
Nyoro-n...
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Wah Danny, didnt know u "spent a certain amount of time not knowing what I wanted to do in life" I think I am at that stage now, although currently studying... XD
look forward to ur coming article ^^
Student
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Already working full time. Don't be surprised but I have not watched neon genesis evangelion yet..haha
Student
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In April nect year i'm going to stay in Warabi City where I've to commute for a semester to Sophia University. Couldn't find any cheaper rooms beforehand, as Sakura and such only takes reservations one month prior the move in.
Wondering where I should or can do an internship in Tokyo after the semester, since I want to stay in or near Tokyo and use that as an starting point when traveling.
Most of the seniors that are there have no interesting internship and is in Kansai region. They said they missed going out in the city when they were in Sophia.
Eternal Dreamer
YOU DIDN"T GET INT EVA?!?!?!
You lack basic education!
Student
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If you're coming to Singapore, I'll be so honoured to show you around for great tastes ^-^;
Nyoro-n...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/yuki-to/
yup many of us will be happy to do that Danny ^^
Pori Student
http://justin-kun.livejournal.com
We would all eat, drink, talk otaku and caramell dance the night away =D
Procrastinator, n00b blogger
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I've never worked a full-time job, but I help my mother in her work occasionally and get paid =). However, at the end of my high school senior year I did a 3-weeks internship in Ericsson LA (it was more a part-time job than a internship, thou XD). Anyways, I'll look for a full time job once I graduate, and that will (hopefully) be in 5 years. I'll be 25 at that time. And maybe I'll be working in Japan at the time I'm 27... It's good to have "contacts" worldwide *grins*
PS: BTW, Ericsson LA it's not "Los Angeles" but "Latin America" *lol*
大学生
Sakura Hotel in Ikebukuro is cheap and good.
http://www.sakura-hotel-ikebukuro.com/
Singapore food is divided into Hawker Centre/Food Court and Restaurant. The former being cheap, no-frills dining.
Can check out these few webbies.
http://www.hungrygowhere.com/
http://ieatishootipost.sg/
http://www.mieleguide.com/ /* Webby not officially launched but looks promising */
My ex says the Mc Dees Strawberry Sundae looks like mensus. ^^
Student
The last line made me do a O_O
Pori Student
http://justin-kun.livejournal.com
I'll never look at a strawberry sundae the same way again
Nyoro-n...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/yuki-to/
From this post I learn to view McD Desserts in a different light, ideas from Danny & tintin-san
McFlurry - Birds Poo
Strawberry Sundae - Mensus
^^;
Starting having a proper job 2 years ago, and am still in it. As this company has a branch in Tokyo, I'm actually finding out if I will ever get a chance to get transferred over there, but I'm patient.
Speaking of staying in Japan, I shall be staying in Shinjuku next week for a trip to Tokyo. Right now I'm still planning where to sightsee in the space of 4 days 4 nights. Know any where good to recommend, folks?
We always have McFlurry's in the Macs here. I always thought it's found everywhere, isn't it?
US Navy Sailor
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Asakusa - great temples and lots of souvenirs
Kamakura - Best shrines and temples outside of Kyoto. See Hase temple and the Great Buddha
Akihabara - no explaination needed. The holy land. ^_^
Nakano - Mandarake headquarters. And next to Shinjuku. Nakano broadway is good for rare anime finds. Try to go on a weekend as more stores are open.
Shibuya - Go out Hachiko exit. Its nice to go here at least once.
Kyoto - If you are dont mind a 2 hour early morning train ride on a the Nozomi Shinkansen from Shinagawa. Kyoto has ALOT to see but requires alot of research.
Himeji Castle - If you don't mind a 3 hour one way train ride on a Nozomi Shinkansen from Shinagawa. This castle is the coolest thing I've seen in Japan.
Figurine Enthusiast, Uni Student
I stayed in Nishi Shinjuku during my last Tokyo trip.
It's very convenient to go to Shinjuku,Harajuku,Shibuya for some latest fashion shopping.
Anyway it's very convenient to go anywhere on the Yamanote Line;)
"How many others (like me) who didn't get into Evangelion?"
I never liked it ^^
Fashion Student
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singapore is all about chilli crabs at the harbour!
Student, part-time slave
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I'm already 23 but I still don't know what to do -_-U (currently finishing basic college) although it doesn't mean I have no plans. I hope before I reach 25 I at least get an internship.
If it's about jobs, I've only gotten part-time ones, but the first two were all week one right after the other (9am-3pm, 3pm-9pm) so I guess that's the closest I've gotten to an actual full-time job.
Web Designer & Game Developer
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Stayed in Ochanomizu last year, great placement next to Akiba! this year we're in Shinjuku, we pretty much pick whats affordable and also well placed!
Hikikomori in the making
http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/
Netprice produce idol DVDs? They're smart... Very smart... LOL
Lots of food in this week's post as well...
We have McFlurry here too! It's quite expensive for a student like me... But it's pretty good!
If you were in Singapore looking for great food, come to my grandma's house... She makes the best dishese ever! LOL j/k...
If you want to have a taste of singapore just go to any Kopitiam and order away!
Another fun and delicious post, it made my mouth water as usual... I guess I'll be getting out to get myself some snacks!
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
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HOLY CROSS-DOCKING ACTION BATMAN!
Ashamed to say I 'll probably start working past 30 or a little before 30... I'm 28 now and will start a new university course all over again next year.
We have McFluries here too, but the mix is different... some other chocolate brand.
Cute Shana is cute.
Ijo-desu
Navy Recruit
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My favorite time here at DC.com (A week in Tokyo series)
my first full-time job I was around 19 and stayed there until I was 24.but know I am just starting my career and so far so good. used to like Mcdee's when I was I teenager, now its all about eating and staying healthy for me. Never watched Evangelion. mmmm sushi.
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
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i started my first full time job at 22. i was discharge from the army on friday and started work the following monday. ^^;
regarding place to eat in singapore. i recommend Lau Pa Sat (老巴刹)
http://www.visitsingapore.com/publish/stbportal/ja/home/what_to_see/landmarks_and_memorials/lau_pa_sat.html
Pori Student
http://justin-kun.livejournal.com
Yeap, Lau Pa Sat is the place to go.
CEO MIrai Inc
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いきます！
Student
http://anime.tedfox.com/
hmm never been there before...
BioResearch Assistant
Not surprising. George Clooney is everywhere. He's a great actor, anyways.
Love that picture of Rei on the building. I like seeing her brighter side. She's such a melancholic character, whenever I see her smile it's so overwhelming.
Ordinary soul (student)
http://www.ekowc.net
During my trip I did stay at 15th floor of Imperial Hotel in Hibiya. Expensive place (@__@) but extra good service.
Yeah, I too was confused with prepaid food ticket machines, mostly because there was soo much choices.
I have only seen the Evangelion 1.0 movie (legally at Rakkautta & Anarkiaa Film Festival), but it was pretty average.
http://www.marvinryan.com
I usually stay at Akasaka whenever in Japan. the last time was at Grand prince Akasaka the other time was at New Otani.
Started working at the age of 24 at a German company named Software AG.
me Save the best for last too. ^^
Mcflurry is available here too, although it looks like the one you are holding is bigger than what we normally get here.
btw walked into a ticket machine curry shop in Akihabara once, couldn't read most of the words so played guessing game on the machine. thankfully got what I wanted. me lucky I guess. ^^
Kawaii Pink Stuffs FanGirl, Cat Lover, Otaku, MP3 Hunter, Matcha & Afternoon Milk Tea Addict.
http://lethiachan.blogspot.com
Hmm, I got my 1st Full Time job when I was 20 as a Graphic Designer. Only managed to last 6 month though, realized that its not really my cup of tea (cuz more into Illustrations than Designing).
When me & my hubby went to TGS 2008 few weeks back, we went to tokyo for the 1st time & stay at a hotel near Hamacho station. Purposedly find an Inn that's nearest to Akiba & cheap, its only 2 train stops, very near ^__^ Our biggest destination to go is Akiba after all.
Hmm, regarding about Food places with ticket machine, we were confused at first too when we were eating at Udon-ya nearby Yodobashi Camera. But the Ojii-san of the Udon-ya was very kind, he helped us to choose & show how to use the Ticket Machine ^_^ tottemo yasashi desu.
OMG, they have singapore restaurant there?! lol. Singapore not much good food i think.. (cuz I've been only fancy of Japanese Food since they're oishii plus healthy. There's no cheap & authentic Jap. food in singapore, even if they have it cost more expensive than the ones in Japan.
I hate Singapore Yoshinoya =_= its crap for an expensive meal.
Kawaii Pink Stuffs FanGirl, Cat Lover, Otaku, MP3 Hunter, Matcha & Afternoon Milk Tea Addict.
http://lethiachan.blogspot.com
Oh, talking about Singapore Food, maybe Danny-san can find more here:
http://yum.sg/
http://www.hungrygowhere.com/
http://ieatishootipost.sg/
http://www.soshiok.com/
Useful Singapore Food Blog:
http://www.ladyironchef.com/
http://www.foodieparadise.sg/
CEO MIrai Inc
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Thanks for the links!
hobo
http://www.ladyironchef.com/
Iron Chef ended a long time ago. Oh how I miss watching it...
Kawaii Pink Stuffs FanGirl, Cat Lover, Otaku, MP3 Hunter, Matcha & Afternoon Milk Tea Addict.
http://lethiachan.blogspot.com
You sure? I just checked the website just now, It seems he still updating the blog with his latest food-hunting on 26th October 2008.
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my
Full Time Job as in being an employee? or can be an employer which have Full-Time engagement/work?
Uhh... I would had been in a full time employment currently, but I'd changed the scenario for being an employee & became an employer instead (self-employed).
For my case, I'd been running my own businesses ever since 16years old (officially), did a few odd jobs before that & till now had never been into any so-called Full Time JOB.
I hate to become an employee ever since I read about the downside of being an employee from business books when I'm young.
I would advise readers here to go for any employment that you are interested to get the necessary working experience for your future sake. Best time/age is right after your graduation from any university degree (of cause you may spend a year to travel around the world or take a break, just make sure the time spent is productive to be stated inside your CV/resume) & secure any internship opportunity offered.
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
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Best thing to start a week in DC.com is FOODS!!!!!!!
Mcflurry Oreo is available here too, now you mentioned it, it does look like birds' dropping ^^;
George Clooney from notable Ocean movie series.
Deep fried shrimp & Shana, perfect match! I always order deep fried shrimp, just ahd it last Saturday doing my figma shooting in a kaiten sushi restaurant.
Polytechnic Junior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer In-training.
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Almost everywhere in Singapore has at least decent food, though good food can only be found in certain places. Last I checked, Lau Pa Sa was pretty famous for that...
I rarly eat out, however. Home-cooked is still the best. XD
Kawaii Pink Stuffs FanGirl, Cat Lover, Otaku, MP3 Hunter, Matcha & Afternoon Milk Tea Addict.
http://lethiachan.blogspot.com
yup true. I went to Lau Pa Sat once & didnt really impressed with the food there though ^^; then I never come back.
Sou desu, home-cookings are the best XD always cook Japanese Curry at home every weekends hee.
Student
everytime I see you use Fly Lice, I crack up lol. Eva never cease to impress me with its never dying franchise lol
http://www.marvinryan.com
I have some Aussie friends who seem to always get thrown out of Chinese restaurants whenever they order Fookien Fried rice. ^^ wonder if it sounds the same in British accent. ^^
Student
LOL. Imagine here in USA... "HEY YO, GE'MEH SUM'O DAT ASEAN FUKING FRI'D RIZE"
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
when I was about 15 I started regularly submiting artwork/comic strips to the chinese daily papers back in Singapore ^^ More like part time work? It was nice extra savings/pocket money for a student for sure :P (not a lot then but accumulates over a few years)
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
http://gordonator.com/
i remember reading your comic in the papers when i was a kid. ^^;
Nyoro-n...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/yuki-to/
Wow... thats cool, good memory u have there gordon,
should have done it in english papers.. :P
cos I cant read chinese papers XD
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
http://gordonator.com/
hey i'm not that old ok? ^^;
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
English papers did not have the comic club for student at the time unfortunately, I contributed more regularly as I joined the Chinese comic club started by the chinese dailys ^^
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
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hehe those were the good times! lol
http://www.marvinryan.com
wow you started early.
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
lucky start :)
University student and part-time Super Sentai.
I used to read your articles on the Chinese daily papers (lianhe zhaobao and xing qi wu zhou kan) about Japanese manga and stuff like that back in secondary school... At that time when Japanese manga culture was not so popular, it was great to read up more about it.
Oh and my friend even bought a book which had your story in it, remember it was called 'San Ge Nu Hai" or something like that. Lol.
Graphic Design student | Receptionist | Otaku
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Wow Chun, that's really inspirational ^-^
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
thankq :)
Lurker, and part time super-villian.
http://burfordus.wordpress.com
Seconded.
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
just to clarify I don't write the articles ^^; Currently the chinese papers still have a column for Manga/Anime/Animation/Comics report, I just been hearing that my illustration got smaller lol! And Ah your friend managed to get book III ^^
Student
I like Eva, however since they delayed to 2.0 movie, I've been sad.
I find the atmosphere in Japan very enjoyable. I need to visit there sometime soon.
I find the atmosphere in Japan very enjoyable. I need to visit there sometime soon.
A Real RocknRolla
well started working for real money last year. working for a Events company. pays good but the hours are murder. most of the time its the Graveyard Shift for me.
and yeah Danny your not the only one who didn't get pulled in to EVA. man the flame wars i have witnessed on Anime forums and sites. it like every now and then some one brigs it up and the whole place goes to War.
http://akari-nyan.deviantart.com/
No full-time job yet, Its all part-time for now, still in highschool. =.='' I'm a save the best for last person >w<''Also, I'm with you, I didn't get into Evanglion either...
software engineer
Every time I see your week in Tokyo makes me want to visit Tokyo again, but then i remember how crowded it was.
haha fly lice.
High Tech Exec
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OK... who was able to wait until past 30 to get a job? (^.^)
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university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
...There is a hugely disproportionate amount of food pictures this week. x_x" And - ah yes - those "you are here" map signs. I hate it when they don't have it. I won't be checking a map if I wasn't lost, and if I'm lost it means I don't know where I am.
I hate standing there in front of a map looking at everything around me trying to figure out where I am.
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
not really - its because you are focusing on the food.
Hospital supply manager and Gundam pilot in training
Ok, so to answer your questions: When I was in Japan last May/June, I stayed in Sunroute Hotel in Shinjuku. Totally sugoi place!! My first full time job was at 16 (I'm 24 now) at a Video store. I was the night manager and one of the 2 guys that worked there. The boss would hire only girls, and pretty ones, cause he said he had more clients this way and that he trusted only the other guy and me. Kinda nice job if you ask me. I miss Japan... Thanks Danny for those awesome posts and pics!! NIPPON BANZAI!!
Web Designer & Game Developer
http://www.naffworld.co.uk/blog/
Hey was it the Sunroute Plaza or the Sunroute Higashishinjuku you stayed in? I'm in the plaza next week and would lile to know a bit more about it if thats where you stayed!
Hospital supply manager and Gundam pilot in training
It was on Yoyogi dori. Right next to Shinjuku station. I had a great time there!! Awesome service and people there. I met a lot of good people and became friends with some of them. Great internet access in each room and if you don't have a laptop there's 2 PCs that you can use in a very peaceful and comfy guest lobby. I went there alone and gotta say that it was amazing. I probably go back next spring for the Sakura festival and might book some nights at that hotel. I have to show it to my friends. I really enjoyed my stay in Tokyo and it has a lot to do with where I stayed. Enjoy your trip!! NIPPON BANZAI!!
3D Video Game Artist
http://gamedevtalk.wordpress.com
I am craving some Sushi now. Yum! I would love to go to one of those Idol Events I wish they had some of those here in Canada. haha. I have been to Shinjuku & Shibuya I didnt really get a chance to adventure around but I do plan to make another visit there in the future. Cheers!
Eroge blogger
http://omochikaeri.wordpress.com/
Ah shoot... you just reminded me I still need a job T____T
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
I stayed at my friend's when I visited Japan. I forget what district it was in, but it was a short train ride into Tokyo metro. She's now in Kanagawa which I believe is much farther.
Don't remember what age I started full time work. Probably cleaning dinosaurs or something.
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
http://gordonator.com/
do the dinosaurs come alive at night? ^^;
http://www.thomastheotaku.wordpress.com
I never got into evangelion, I didn't really like it. We also have Mc Flurry Oreo here, I really like them.
http://www.thomastheotaku.wordpress.com
I never got into evangelion, I didn't really like it. We also have Mc Flurry Oreo here, I really like them.
http://www.thomastheotaku.wordpress.com
Sorry for the double post!
US Navy Sailor
http://punynari.wordpress.com/
My first full time job was when I was 18 I think. Been working full time off and on while going to college. Got my associates but had no idea where to go from there. Joined the Navy to give me some time to think.
As for Mc Flurries and Evangelion. I love both of them. Evangelion was actually the first anime I ever watched. And it is still one of my favorite animes to date.
For hotels, I have yet to get one except for the New Yokosuka hotel right off base. Not the best hotel and pricy btw. Speaking no Japanese, I get very intimidated to think of trying to stay in one. Even when I went all the way to Shirakawago and Takayama from Yokosuka, I still did not get a hotel. Barely made it back on the last train. Maybe I'll find some good English accomidating hotels in Kyoto and Tokyo (know about the military only one but its always booked up).
Student Otaku (ITM Student) and ACG NA Staff
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I love that press to order thing...
I wish there was something like that in Canada!!!
カタイ－ガクセイ
I'll be finishing my Computer Aided Design degree when I'm 24 or 25. Meanwhile, I'll still have a full time job most likely. I do right now.~
Wanna get me a job when I graduate? =]
Student
Im still undecided what I want to do in the future in my last year of high school going to university next year but I plan to move to Japan and find a good job there!
Scientist, unemployed.
http://fmphoenixhawk.livejournal.com
I actually liked Eva. (Especially Rei.) Is that an ad for the new movie? I still haven't seen the first of the new movies, and it's been out in the States for a while.
As for looking for work, I still am. I was hoping, at 32, I'd have my own home and maybe even a family. Damn you, Michigan economy!
I loved Evangelion until the last 2 episodes completely betrayed us viewers lol
unistudent
very nice pics, really engaging stuff.
im a lover of evangelion, for me it was the highlight for every week, i noe some people that got pissed and annoyed at the ending but i think u just gota accept it as it is considering the genre that it is as a psychological drama
i just hope that when i graduate i be in a nice office wearing a suit like in the pics ... u got to love a nice suit
Evil Fanfic Writer
http://acesan.wordpress.com/
I'm hunger now ^_^;;
I got my first full time job at 22. I remember loving it, because was so sick of studying and studying was boring compared to work...
Castoffable figurines fan
Hmm I just recently start working, so my first full time job is at 24. Spent about 20 years studying (from kindergarten to degree)
Kendo Kid / 大学生
http://makocat.deviantart.com
"Sato-san likes to hire cute staff" --So would I.
I always look at these articles for the photos of Japan. I compiled a slideshow-screen saver of photos of Japan that are mostly from DC
Student
I'm thinking I'll be getting out of college when I'm 23 or 24, but I'm already networking at trade shows and conventions. I'd like to one day be a Game Journalist based in Japan.
Electrical Engineer
prior to my current stint in Tokyo, I had stayed at Keio Plaza in Shinjuku back in 2002 and Ginza Dai-Ichi Hotel last March.. I'm currently on assignment from work for 1-2 years..
I just happen to be living in Shinagawa actually hehe, opposite side to where Danny took his pictures though..
My first full time job would probably be an IT helpdesk job when I was 19.. all those years of playing with computers actually paid off for something haha.. all those years of tech support jobs made me sick of IT :P so I managed to finished my engineering degree and am working as an Electrical engineer :D
lol with the saving the prawn for last, people always say to me that I should go for my favorite first in case your friends are scabs :P or you're too full to enjoy it by the end..
anyway, sorry to dig up an old post but could the people currently living in Tokyo head to http://www.dannychoo.com/adp/eng/1393/Akihabara+Shopping.html to answer my question in the comments?
Thanks!
Student
When i finish my degree, i should be around 22 and i would look for a job.
Student, Bioresearch Assistant, WAVE VP Communications
http://gndynames.wordpress.com
Currently I have no idea...IF I get into medical school (and I'm trying to), work won't be too much of a big deal but I'll probably be 26 by that time. If I don't, I'd have to see how lucky I get with my school's internship program.
student
http://www.the economy destroyed it.no joke.
tokyo look like fun!
Informatics(ComSci-ish) student/self-taught graphic designer and illustrator
http://picchar.cerestia.net
I was required to at 21 as a part of the degree's program ^^ If I graduated back in the Phils (2008), it would also be around 21-22.
Psychologist
http://flickr.com/harokaru
After finishing a 5 year double degree, I'll be starting my first full-time job at 25
こうこうせい
http://stickymochi.blogspot.com
I usually save the best for last too :)
Student
http://bk201.wordpress.com/
I'm surprised you were confused by the ramen ticket machines!
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
? You are ?
Unemployed and searching
http://www.allgames.com/
Hope things turn out great during your stay in another city. Plus who knows, maybe a possible new alliance with another company.
About the poll, I've held a few odd jobs; but nothing full. Until the spring of last year, as I held a job as a dishwasher / assistant at a local restaurant. Sadly my hours went down, thankfully I saved up some cash before I let go of the job.
And speaking of family.. I will save that for next time.
Student
http://jiatlormee.blogspot.com
when i visit japan, i'll stay at an inn; New Andon in Ueno http://www.andon.co.jp/, Tokyo.
I like the place, its not too far from the station and within the residential
area, which is quite cool, plus its a nicely designed place.
As for idols, will Yukie kawamura be therE? hahaha if yes , photos pls danny! thx.
and theres lotsa stuff to eat in Singapore, coz its kinda like our national pasttime.
Theres nothing much to do around here ~ lol
http://www.sankakucomplex.com/
Pretty sure that place is a few blocks away from where I stayed in Ueno - looked pretty nice and close to station. The area's quiet and residential indeed, but I enjoyed it.
Student
http://blackcomet.pcriot.com/
depends, do summer fulltime's count? if so... then i guess 18
student
http://billybobs.deviantart.com/
never had a full time job, must get one after i graduate from college, I already knew what i want after i graudate, as i'm planning doing co-op next year for bioware, if not ubsoft, anything that relates to games or conceptual work... My biggest goal and dream is to work for Blizzard (i know its kinda sily) but if i got in definity good pay
???Confused???
all I've ever done was stick my head in books...but after graduating it's the lack of experience that's hurting me right now...
Dancing Monkey
http://caitlinomara.com
I'm currently in my first full-time job, technically. Everything prior has been part-time. Of course, working 3 part-time jobs during summer meant my work week was much higher than it is now. With the US economy being what it is now, I don't know if I'll be able to get full-time work easily. :(
student, vexillologist
http://twitter.com/zscout370
In Ikebukuro, I stayed at the Toyoko Inn Ikebukuro Kita-guchi No.1. I had no problems with the hotel, but it seemed forever to wash my clothes or I was just a damn n00b. The only quirk I found was that once a key was removed from a slot by the door, all electrical devices were shut off and the power went bye-bye.
Video Game Design Student / Monster Hunter
I know exactly how you felt about the pre-pay ramen machines, they confused me when i went to Japan last year. The first day, i walked into a restaurant with one of the machines, and tried telling the waitress the dish i wanted, by pointing at the machine >_<' orz Only to be told that i have to buy a ticket xD
Nekophilia
Fly Lice sounded wrong... hahaha
I wouldn't know when I'll work since I'm in secondary four.. But most probably arnd 20-25. That's the "optimum" age to work imo.
Student, Artist
http://sleepless-piro.deviantart.com
Stayed in Ginza and Shibuya. Since our Shibuya hotel was right on top of the shopping centre, it was always a burst of adrenaline in the morning, whereas our Ginza hotel was in the 'back-streets' so you had to walk to get into the main district.
My animation course ends in June, so i'm debating about whether to go to uni to study 2d arts design, or just get a basic job doing freelance or working in Tesco or something >_>
Dyslexic Social Studies student, struggling gundam modeler and gamer
Grrr, that Egg on Rice sure looks delicious!
After I finish my current course I can become a teacher BUT I'll still pursue my goal of being a lawyer so it might take a while before I get a formal job, maybe I'll sideline as a tutor or something...
IT Crowd
Got my first full time job at 17. Gave up work for a few years though and went to uni before getting another FT job at 27.
As for Idol Event, I vote for Horikita Maki.
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Maki is a tough one to get hold of ^^;
.NET/Web Developer
http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net
I vote for her too. or Kaho. ^^
Student
http://www.ramenparados.es
I am 13 years old, I don't work ^^U
PD: Kagami is soo cute, I have got one in my desk...
Editor
http://cavalock.blogspot.com/
well, i usually stay at Shinjuku Keio Plaza. although i did plan to try Prince Shinagawa hotel for this year's trip BUT the crazy Yen exchange rate is making it impossible for me to head to Tokyo this year.
yah, we got the Oreos McDs too, we even got the green tea flavor as well.
My first part time job was at a comic book shop! My first full time job was at the local newspaper. Was a gopher kinda role, like Jimmy Olsen i think. <^;^> then i managed to put together a portfolio of freelance jobs before landing a full time reporter gig.
Journalist
1) my first full time job was at 25
2) when i'm in tokyo i try to stai in asakusa, akihabara or bunkyoku
Student
Very nice pictures, are they taken with the new camera?
And about the age of taking a full time job, I guess it depends on the studying: I am currently 23 and I have 2 more years of university (until Msc), so I'll be getting my full time when I am about 25-26. I hope:)
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Yep. Still learning how to use it though.
student
Hey arent most of those free computer things scams. >_>'
Kagamin's Waifu
http://moorina.deviantart.com/
I never got into Eva either... just didn't find it appealing <_<;;
I love your food photos, by the way! I wish I could get my Kagamin figma from home so I can carry her around too ^^
Student~
woah i wanna try take rice burger looking thing~
looks nice and tasty. ^^
crunchy bread~!
IT Student
I think that there are to many factors for decide a place to stay in tokyo. When I went to tokyo, I want to have fun clubing around the city, thats why i decided to stay in a ryokan at 10/15 minuts walking from JR shibuya station.
About the full time job, I'm 22 and I hope to start working in the IT sector in a half year when i'll finish my studies
TBD
Well I believe I'm 22 and I'm just starting to look for a job. Any good way to approach this? So far a few interviews but no bites, and this one staffing group having me shell out 19k for their .NET training.
System Design Engineering (UWaterloo)
http://robostrike.wordpress.com
Because of my co-op program in University, my first work term was when I was 19.
Office Administrator
http://aquilla429.co.uk
I started working full time when I was 17. And no, I never got the whole Evangelion hype either. I watched it and didn't like it. Some of the figures are nice though.
Designer
http://www.flickr.com/photos/martoonz/sets/
hey im living in kitashinagawa gotenyama zone, is a nice place.
Online Shop
http://wildarms.egloos.com
I usually stay at Korean hostel places in Shin Okubo area. Their price is pretty decent, 3000 yen per night but room is domitori style so you end of staying with 1-3 people in same room. There's single room available at higher rate, like 4000 yen. I prefer Okubo area since it's in middle hub to Shinjuku, Nakano, Shibuya and Ikebukuro. It's little far from Akihabara than the above four areas but still is manageable ^^;
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
http://meimi132.wordpress.com/
Awww the Haruhi girls(would say SOS girls but thats not correct since Emiri and Tsuruya-san arn't really part of the SOS Dan are they?)look great altogether!! (I don't mind that Ryouko is missing lol)
The Oreo Mcflurrys were GORGEOUS! Right now we have Kit Kat ones in UK McD's. When I was working there I got to make my own flurry for my break, so I got add extra oreo cookie bits and vanilla or caramel sauce. (The caramel oreo varient came to McD's a few months after the original did.
Job wise.... Probably look for one after Uni. Might find a job to earn some quick cash, then spend a really long holiday in Japan. That would be awesome. Ideally I'd like to go to Cananda someday to work at a games or animation company, since there are quite a few there, correct?
Student
Shinagawa Prince Hotel was the place I stayed at the first time I visited Tokyo last year. I remember eating at some ridiculous restaurant that "tried" -> http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z32/p2p_japan2007/Peter%20K/DSC02190.jpg?t=1225079464 to make American food. Looking back at that photo always gives me a good laugh.
Pre-Press Technician
Wow, that's a very unimpressed meal :)
Telecommunications engineer
Well, in fact, you don't even save much gold by not putting the "You Are Here" mark. Just put a goddamn sticker and that's it!
And BTW, awesome to see adult stuff at the convenience store. :D Since here there's also enough convenience stores to say "drive past three 7-Elevens", that would mean lots of happy men ^^
College Student
http://orangesbr.deviantart.com
I really want that Shana fig >.<
My folks really don't want me to get a full time job until I finish my studies, so right now, I'll play the role of the poor college student >.>
.NET/Web Developer
http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net
Graduated when I was 20 and got my first full time job a month after that. Now, 3 years later, I think I'm doing well for my age but would like to do even better. I tend to be a perfectionist and that is closely related to me having OCD. hehehe
Love the food pics in this article. Can't wait for next week's article. :D
Full Time Slacker
AHHH... Shinagawa station, that brings back memories. I stayed at the Prince hotel right across that station when I visited Japan. There were some ramen shops located nearby... perhaps under the elevated train tracks. That was the first time I've ever seen and used those ticket machines for meals. Keep up the food pictures Danny, I love 'em!
Ever been to that kyushu jangara ramen place?
Web Developer (i.e. Otaku)
http://www.brettb.com/TravelLog.Tokyo.asp
I was staying in Shinagawa last week - the Shinagawa Prince Hotel is pretty good, and very reasonably priced. It's also really close to the station which is ideally situated for the important bits of Tokyo (Akihabara and Shinjuku are both about 20 mins away, and the Shinkansens stop there).
There's not much night life in Shinagawa though, but at least that means it's fairly quiet for sleeping (well apart from the Jumbos taking off from Haneda and the odd megaphone powered politician).
Graphic Design student | Receptionist | Otaku
http://sukidesho.blogspot.com/
Ah, a lovely post once again, Danny ^-^
Tokyo seems like such a fun place no matter how many times I read about it.
My current job is full time and I'm 19 at the moment. It's not exactly what I see myself doing in future but, it really helps me to gain other skills and pay for College.
We have McDonalds here there are three types of McFlurry available, my favourite being cookies and cream XD
Lurker, and part time super-villian.
http://burfordus.wordpress.com
When i was 4 i started working in my local pub as a dishwasher, wasnt full time but thats what it said on me pay slip. Had to work to pay for rugby/martial arts tutoring =_=
During A levels i worked in a shop for three years. That sucked.
Now, i'm 21, finished my degree, and no-one wants to hire me *cries*
Lurker, and part time super-villian.
http://burfordus.wordpress.com
stupid keyboard!
I meant 14, not 4. Sorries.
Ninja / Engineer / Sensei / 魔法少女 (What!?! I can't be, I'm a guy...)
It's ok. I feel your pain. Nobody really wants to hire me either. Darn economy is affecting everyone.
We can't help make the economy better if we can't put anything towards it... ^^;
Sales-Electronics
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I'm not working full time yet, just part time.. Though full time would help with the free time I have at the moment. Not to mention with school.... Wah all that food looked so good! I will have to try so many foods when I visit Japan in May! I've never been there, but I can't wait! It'd be awesome to meet you though, Lol.
Ninja / Engineer / Sensei / 魔法少女 (What!?! I can't be, I'm a guy...)
A McFlurry really does look like bird poop, but it is yummy!
I have seen some Eva, but I don't find it as appealing as my friends make it out to be. So Danny, you aren't the only one who isn't into the Eva thing.
I'm sure the prepaid tickets menu for food will confuse the heck out of me when I get there. T_T
"Fly Lice." ^^ That just reminds me of my friends and myself before we all parted ways to pursue our careers.
IT Expert / System, Network, Security Administrator
http://www.digitalanime.com.br
Started working (full time) in 1988 @ 17yo on a "softhouse", actually it was just pir8 games for MSX computers. Making copies (a LOT of them) was a hell (in bad way) of job. Worst thing was those K7 tapes orders, including over 100 games (someone ordered) all in K7 tapes!
University Student
http://emimilove.blogspot.com
When I went to Tokyo, I stayed at Asuka Hostel in Chitose-Karasuyama. It is an old apartment building, with bunk beds inside each apartment. It was really nice (my friend and I were the only ones in our room) and we had our own unit bathroom. Next time I come, I'm staying there for my whole stay. It is a good location, and the area is soo nice. Loved the Doutor Coffee, 7-11, countless conbinis, and closeness to Shinjuku.
I will look for a full time job after I graduate, which will be when I am 21 (or just after my 22 birthday).
Animation
http://clockworkmachina.com
mmmm! i love tan tan men!
machine operator
you lead an interesting life, sir. thank you for sharing with us.
Student
When I was stopped by in Tokyo, I stayed 6 nights in Akihabara, 5 in the manga cafe across the street from the memorial for the stabbing victims, and 1 in the "Internet cafe" manga cafe a little down the street), and 1 night in Shibuya (gran cyber manga cafe, just a few yards from Hachiko crossing). Both have 6 hour night packs for around 980 yen, and combined with a couple hours of nojuku you can get by for pretty cheap in Tokyo without having to resort to the cheap hostels in the slums of Taito.
teacher
<3 Mcflurries - I miss the caramel oreo mcflurry they had here a few months ago!
Also, last time I was at the Shibuya starbucks I noticed the staff got pretty prickly about people taking photos inside/from their shop. Maybe they're tired of people just coming in to snag a pic of the crossing..
great pics as always ^_^
high school student :(
orea mcflurrries = epic win, I think a majority like oreo mcflurries over other flavours, but I enjoyed the coffee flavoured one in Hong Kong too :D
I want a part time job, I kinda of do have one but I'm constantly surrounded by 3-7 year olds in that job as I have to teach them. I guess it teachers me patience xD
IT, Programmer, Otaku, ...
http://blog.jpopdb.org/
Since I spent 2 years at uni (didn't work out), and then 3 years in higher education outside uni, and immediately got a full time job, I started at the age of 22 (because I have my birthday in November, I wasn't 23 yet in 2004 ;p).
I usually stay at a hostel in Ueno (Oak Hotel, cheap and good accommodation), and also very convenient access to Akihabara, through Ueno Station in 3-5 minutes using the Yamanote of Keihin-Tohoku line. (It's a 10 minute walk to Ueno Station though ;p)
Hmm, I want to put a figure on my desk at work. Still thinking of what to get, preferably a nendoroid puchi, something not too big.
The fuk you jus call me bish?
http://www.myspace.com/withbombs
Traditional Japanese lunch time? I would like explode if there were places like that where I live that didnt cost like 90$ a plate. Orange walls FTW!!
medicine student & otaku
i started to look for a full time job at the age of 16 (right after high school graduation ^^) ur probably saying "WUT??" lol! well that's cuz at that time i started to get into the figures addiction and since my parents wouldn't give me any money to buy figures at the AX (they would give me the THAT-PIECE-OF-PLASTIC-IS-SOOOO-EXPENSIVE-HELL-NO-I'M-NOT-BUYING-IT crap) T_T i said to myself "WATTA HELL! I'LL GET A JOB!!" hehe so yeah the figure addiction pushed me to get a job but, since i'm going back to Peru & over there they don't have any AX or any other kind of anime convention i'll just go back to school ^^
Struggling Student.
http://calvh.blogspot.com/
one night after a big night out, we went to our local maccas and i can't remember what drove made us order a cheeseburger mcflurry. the counter staff just took our order calmly and without blinking, went to take a cheeseburger, stuffed it into the cup with icecream and put the whole thing in the blender thingy. it was a really... weird taste.
Student
http://yakisobacup.wordpress.com
If idol DVDs could be bought that easily in Singapore, I would... I would... Never mind ^^
Employee
http://ghostlightning.wordpress.com
I got my first full-time job at age 23, and it paid crap even if it was interesting (I was an all-around writer, producer, and director for an AM news and public affairs radio station). I didn't get a break until I was 27 and I've been in corporate ever since (I'm 31). NOT AS PLANNED.
http://dragonic.wordpress.com/
I'm 20 and left college last year in the hope of getting a job. Started avidly looking beginning of March (Whilst I was still 19) but had no luck getting one since then. Kind of thought that maybe me still being a teen was putting them off. But 6 rejection letters in the past 11 days kind of tells my story and refutes my 'because I was a teen thoery' (Admittedly 2 of those rejections were for the same job, they didn't want me so much that they had to tell me twice, 1 via email and 1 through the post xD ).
If I don't get something soon, I'm seriously thinking that I might retrain as my ICT qualifications aren't getting me anything (3 years of college it took me to get them). Oh well I'm not going to get down about it, Life is too short to waste moping about :)
Accountant-to-be
I'm going to be 23 in the end of the year, still in college, finishing up my second bachelor degree in accounting, got a BA in Economics earlier this year. Aiming to pass the CPA exam next year. So probably looking for a full time job in the middle of next year. How is the accounting industry in Japan like? I'd like to live in Japan but I have no clue whether an US educated CPA can be useful in Japan.
Wibbling+Writing+Teaching
http://www.kakebuke.net
I also save the best for last...unless someone is eyeing my food. ...
My job is not a full time job, but it still counts as a "real" job for me. Basically, I have finished my studies and spend half my time teaching music theory and/or piano and the other half working on personal projects (writing, composing). It hasn't been easy asserting myself as a teacher since I'm only 20 (started giving lessons at 15 and filling in for other teachers at 18-ish), but things are looking much better this year. :)
i had to look for a job as soon as i graduated from college. i've never ahd a full-time job though. i've always been freelance. it was hard in the beginning. i just worked hard, establish myself, made connections and created networks. things are a little better now... thriving... not earning gazillions... i guess enough to get by and splurge a little every now and then. XD
Fledgling repowriter
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Shinagawa is where F.I.F.A. blocks a bunch of hotel rooms for journalists covering the Club World Cup. The 'official' reason is because one can board the Shinkansen at Shinagawa station. The room rate last year was ¥7,800 | night. (The FIFA hotshots themselves generally stay at the Westin in Ebisu.)
But that was too pricey for me. In 2005, I was at the Juyoh Hotel in Taito-Ku. But it had a 0100 curfew, and there were two evenings when I somehow missed either the last train, or fell asleep on the Hibiya Line and didn't wake up in time for my exit [No one molested me! ;=)], and I had to rely on some other guests to let me in after curfew. So the next year I wound up at the Khaosan Group's 'Annex' hostel in Sumida-Ku, just across the river from Asakusa. Then I went to its 'Smile' hostel, because that was where its bar was.
Unfortunately, it is now closed for renovation. I think this December, I might stay at a correspondent's home office in Shibuya-Ku. [I would have to vacate the premises between 0900 and 1700 hours on weekdays.]
Casshern - Student
After reading all your A Week in Tokyo I so want to go to Japan now. They have such good fast food places and restaurents and gadgets etc wonder what those burgers taste like and how fun pachinko is. I saw on BBC a report talking about Japan about the enviroment and how some houses/buildings are built to withstand the earthquakes and the volcanoes. Pachinko was built/invented to fill cramp spaces etc due to the enviroment.
NEET
Oh man. You have a Haruka mouse pad with those fake boob things? That's awesome. I didn't even know that existed. I never got much into Evangelion either. heh. I love your office.
Student
560yen for din din are pretty good.....pretty much a full course meal right there.....did you cook that urself or is it from a restaruant??
One-Winged Angel
5 things:
1. there's nothing wrong with having cute staff ^^
2. also the "save the best for last"-type
3. have mcflurry too, needs more flavours
4. my God, george clooney looks old......
5. never hear of evagelion before...(actually, i know but never watch too ^^;)
no job right now
HAHAHAHHAHAHA i just realized mc deesz mc flurreys does look like bird poo hahahahahhahaha omg i cant stop laughing that was funny AND LUKY U GET SUSHA FOR DIN DINS!
I'm 19 and working full time before moving to Japan in the Summer.
Financial Auditor
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We stayed at Shinagawa Prince Hotel when went to Japan in September 2008. It was a very good place because is very near of the JR station. Unforgotten days!!!!
we stayed at the Shinjuku Prince Hotel, which I thought was pretty nice. Gorgeous view from our room. Breakfast was 2000-3000 yen though, so we usually stocked up on onigiri's on the way home at night.
Also stayed at the New Otani, which was very impressive, but in a less entertaining neighbourhood.