A Week in Tokyo 38
Very late with episode 38 of A Week in Tokyo - its been about a month! Making up for it with 85 photos which may balk in Google Reader - if that happens then just click through to the www article or you can get updates by email instead.
Am also interested to hear what loading times of photo articles are for you of late as these days I'm including a load of photos. Also lemme know of any problems you have viewing them.
First photo taken at Tokyo CGM Night Episode 4.
The guy pointing his camera at me is Sam Furukawa - the founder of Microsoft Japan.
T'was a great evening and you can see other bloggers coverage below. If you feel you should be at Tokyo CGM Night then contact myself or Andrew Shuttleworth. [ul] [*] http://www.flickr.com/photos/lhuga/sets/72157617495229093/ [*] http://www.lesterho.com/blog/?p=745 [*] http://www.flickr.com/photos/gohsuket/tags/cgmnight/ [*] http://www.fotonauts.com/albums/f-Wpqm-FpmQ [*] http://www.thewesternworld.net/2009/05/tokyo-cgm-night-episode-4-a-new-roppongi.html [*] http://www.kenleewrites.com/2009/05/tokyo-cgm-4-faces.html [*] http://www.good-design-review.com/archives/801104.html [*] http://ameblo.jp/amanoai/entry-10252206035.html [*] http://japanmanship.blogspot.com/2009/05/tokyo-cgm-night-episode-4.html [*] http://www.1rick.com/blog/tokyo-cgm-night-4/ [*] http://mytravel.over-blog.com/article-30885996.html [*] http://www.dshack.net/2009/05/cgm-night-episode-4.html [*] http://www.flickr.com/photos/shibumi/sets/72157617536134886/ [*] http://tamegoeswild.com/words/2009/05/tokyo-cgm-night-volume-4/ [*] http://ameblo.jp/findmehere/entry-10252233491.html [*] http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonnyli/sets/72157617456742343/ [*] http://bernard.nexusinternational.jp/2009/05/cgm-night.html [*] http://ameblo.jp/hobino/entry-10252722656.html [*] http://www.shakaijin.org/archives/2009/05/03040824.php [*] http://www.jeromesadou.com/en/entry/60/Tokyo_CGM_Night_4 [*] http://www.gohsuketakama.com/2009/05/danny-choos-tokyo-cgm-night-reputation-sharing-economy-and-creative-commons.html [*] http://blogs.sun.com/jimgris/entry/tokyo_cgm_night_episode_4 [*] http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimgris/sets/72157617467944309/ [/ul]
Lunch with a few members on the Tenso.com team.
More free stuff. This time its the Macross Destroid. Classic design. Could do with some weathering though. How much would you charge me to weather this?
My first Doll Show in Hama Matsucho.
More free samples from sponsors and business partners arrives at the office. The next photo article will be a review of all of these.
Filling up with beverages and snacks for the staff.
And then I attended my first Dolls Party. Even though I plan to get most of the clothing for my daughters custom made by Chun, I'll still attend to keep in the loop with the latest Dollfie trends and wot not.
My third sponsored daughter with my forth on the way next week hopefully. The DD Escalayer that you previously saw was for a friend and not me ^^; The Fate wasn't mine either ^^;
I told myself that I would stop at two daughters but have a feeling that I will have two more before the end of the year ^^;
And here she is - the lovely Ryomo Shimei.
Ryomo with a sponsored Miko outfit. Speaking of Sponsored stuff - Thanks to Nikon for arranging something for me to pick up this Friday. Not sure which model but I requested one that could take movies ^^; I also asked for a few lenses too. lets see what they come back with.
This mornings desk. Mio Shima Shima Akiyama.
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http://kajipon.sakura.ne.jp/
http://blog.livedoor.jp/togotan/
http://talkman.blog6.fc2.com/
http://breakl.blog7.fc2.com/
http://www.shakaijin.org/
http://www.oshiete-kun.net/
http://hk.dmz-plus.com/
http://seichi-nippon.com/
http://www.zaeega.com/
Like to keep the dust levels in the house down to a minimum - not only because of my asthma but because having dust build up on your girls is not good for them. Leaving dust on them for prolonged periods causes those dusty patches to get oily - not sure why or the science behind that though.
These things on the shelf are duster replacements which I can use for a few weeks before they become a ball of muckyness.
Some sour balls O meat.
Hanging the futon out in the sun is something traditionally done by the Japanese to air the bedding and get rid of any moisture or fleas inside. We do this all the time too. The futon smells soooo good after basking in the hot sun for an afternoon. Do you do this in your neck of the woods too?
Some garlic bread for b'fast with Kagami.
At the new katsu place.
Folks having Tenpura for lunch.
At the new mansion of Steven Nagata - he recently moved into this place situated in the heart of Akihabara.
Steven has views like this from his balcony.
After shooting the K-ON! Trooper video. Am in the middle of doing the "Dont Say Lazy" vid which should be up soon. Movies saved on an external NAS don't play smoothly in iMove09 so its taking me longer than expected to get the music in sync with the movements.
Was handed these Chai tea packets at a recent event - am hooked! Need to look for some online.
Whenever we past this bridge, our car navigation would read out the name - "Kakinokizakarikkyo" - I like saying this 10 times in a row ^^;
Wifey wanted to eat Index.
Bowl O sour noodles.
One nice thing about Japan is that in most cases, if you drop something in the middle of the road, somebody would pick it up and place it nearby on a fence or something so that it does not continue to be trampled on.
An stroll in our local park.
A load of dog owners at the park with adorable dogs - I like that little small white one with the jacket on the blue leash - what breed is that?
At the local shopping arcade going to get groceries.
Need some more plants for the office/house.
105 yen for these plants.
Just one of the reasons why I recommend learning Japanese for folks living here.
Some yakiniku for lunch. This set for about 900 yen.
Sticking on the super parts for my Luca Valkyrie. Think I prefer it without.
Got some new apparel for my daughters - Saber wearing a new shirt from Chun. Notice Sabers eye transplant too. Gave her another eye transplant since this photo was taken and now she looks even more adorable.
Outside Shinagawa station.
Hectors meal is unagi?
My meal is maguro.
Inside Shinagawa station.
Dark suits everywhere. I purchased a few suits before I came to Japan and wore them only a few times. Have not had the need to wear a suit/shirt/tie for about 8 years now.
Dell Mini 9 with Leopard and E-mobile data stick lock and loaded - off to give a presentation.
Gothloli Saber in the lounge. My forth daughter will probably wear this for a while.
Yukata for my daughters will probably cost more than yukata for a human ^^;
BLT lunch with kagami.
A pachinko parlor gets reviewed and some folks are signing up for some sort of membership.
At some ramen places, you will find some garlic in a basket at the counter. Crush the garlic with the tool provided and lob it on your ramen.
Newly discovered ramen place in Togoshi Ginza. Love the interior.
The sign on the far left says "Chikan ni Chui" or "beware of perverts." There are quite a few "Beware O The Pervert" signs over here and was wondering if you had the same?
Corn n ham pizza. The corn comes out of the other end unscathed.
Blythe promotes Hawaii.
With the Nikon Tou photo walk group where top Tokyo photographers get together and talk DSLR stuff. Even though this is branded as Nikon, one does not have to be a Nikon user to join.
Bright sunny morning in Shibuya on the way to the bank.
At the offices of NHK with MR X, Claytonian and Kevin Cooney. Will do a separate news item to talk about what this is all about.
Picked up a USB power adapter for my DSi. Planning a few trips this year and dont want to be DSi-juiceless on the flight. Wanted to do Europe but looks like Korea, Canada, Hong Kong and Singapore. HK and SG in November.
Getitng rid of stuff I don't want so that I can save time and find the stuff that I do want.
And this is all the stuff that I don't need anymore. Includes my old Kiss and Xacti. The Fon is now useless now that I have my E-mobile data stick. Need to set up a classifieds for folks in Tokyo to sell or exchange stuff.
Salmon Pasta lunch. 900 yen.
Ramen lunch. About 600 yen.
Chicken Katsu for lunch.
Some traditional Japanese sweets.
Bicycle with seats at the back and front for kids. The government tried to ban these once upon a time but mothers lashed back saying that it was difficult to go about daily life without these.
Sushi for dindins.
Spent an evening with Steven Nagata making a voice changer unit for the armor. Had much problems with feedback.
Voice changer complete. Will take closer photos soon.
Lunch at Skylark. 500 yen.
When I saw this policeman on his motorcycle, I immediately thought about the size of police motorcycles in the US ^^;
Just got back from CGM Night. Need to hang up the armor, clean and hoover the floor.
Back at the new katsu place. Freshly made and tastes lovely.
Cleaning the lens and sensor. Canon recommend that you bring it to them for cleaning but I decided many moons ago to do it myself. All you need is the lens cleaning liquid/paper. No matter how dust free you try to keep the camera, mechanical dust will always get inside.
How do you deal with the dust on the sensor?
New pair of glasses which are currently serving me well.
Getting my weekly dose of World Business Satellite in the lounge. This week they talked about the fashion industry and how costs were being cut.
Evening walk after dindins.
Rin looks worried at the amount of health food surrounding her.
The health checkup that I had last week which you can read about in A Day in Tokyo 5. These are the containers for my poo samples - the green bag strategically placed to cover the poo wriggling about inside.
Unfortunately I wasn't strategic enough and just noticed I forgot to remove the container of pee from the bottom left of the photo ^^;;;;;;;
Outside the immigration office in Tokyo which is located in the middle of nowhere - actually in the middle of shipping crates to be precise.
If you are planning to go to the immigration office then I advise to go after lunch. Reason is because they take a break from 12 - 13pm with reduced service meaning that you are basically waiting for them to finish eating.
What are immigration offices like in your region? Are you treated as guests or scum-of-the-earth?
For folks who want their feet to look good in an anime way.
Sweet n sour pork for lunch. This dish in Japan rarely comes with pineapples. I was brought up on Sweet n sour pork *with* pineapples in China Town London!
How to combat viruses. Use a mask, gargle, wash hands and get plenty of nourishment.
Looks like Kagamin gets another snazzy meal - her previous snazzy meal at the British Ambassadors residence in Tokyo.
Will talk about this event in a separate photo article. Can you guess what it is?
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Reading your blog always helps revitalize and restrengthen my desire to return to Japan. Nice post and keep it up, Danny! Wish you all the best of luck!
Graphics Designer
I would have to agree, also I am never less than always inspired and motivated whenever I read any of your articles, even if they are just about poo samples.
Also, I know this off topic but there's a bug that always annoys me on this website, I know you use Macs Danny but you probably don't use the Apple Mighty Mouses, when using the scroll wheel, it will allow me to scroll right quite a bit, which always happens when using it to scroll down the page, very minor but always curious why it does this?
Applications Specialist for medical imaging
Actually, I get this too though I'm not currently using my mighty mouse. I'm on a MacBook and the pad lets me scroll to the right about another page width. It happens with Firefox 3.5b3 but not in Camino, I haven't tried Safari or any other browsers.
Entrepreneur, Consultant
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I've encountered the same thing. I can scroll off to the right with my trackpad in Safari...
Online Shop
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I agree as well, Danny's posts make it really nostalgic about Japan ^^;
Administrative Assistant
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I'm not sure if I'll ever make it to Japan, but reading these posts make me long to visit more and more.
Web Designer & Game Developer
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Woo MK II Iron Man, looking forward to better pics of that :)
Thats dogs really cute, maybe a Jack Russell?
dj, producer, artist, writer
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yes, it is a jack russell terrier.
Chinese/Viet restaurant waiter, no post secondary
I love the food posts. It makes me crazy hungry, and I think I should come open a Vietnamese place there in Japan xD
And I must buy more Nendoroids...I just don't know most of the series they come out in.
Gothloli Saber is so beautiful! You need to do a photoshoot of your daughters sometime Danny.
Japanese Language Student
I agree with you--opening a Vietnamese place would be good. Last year I was in Tokyo and didn't come across a single one in all my walks...
studying comp studies, planning to look for part time job
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pics on your previous articles or news sometimes load very slow but this one is really fast, did you upgrade or something? ^^ love your nendo Kagarin.
Support System Analyst II
Steven's apartment view reminds me of Mirror's Edge.
And the pup you liked looks like a jack russell terrier, though, I could be mistaken.
((load times are great - no problems on my end even with the ever growing amount of photos per article))
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Totally reminded me of Mirror's Edge too. Though - there is no nice green roofside patch garden in ME, which looks very nice in the picture :D
University Student
Really like that photo of the park. Food looks good as always. Seems a lot of stuff happens around you everyday. Though to you it seems to be normal and for us readers outside of Japan seems to be something new. Like the saying "learning new stuff everyday."
University Student
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Another great photo article! I've always enjoyed your Day in Tokyo series, keep it up~
It loaded pretty quick considering the amount of photos.
iCafe Manager
I just realize that almost everything you eat has an egg or 2 in it. Your cholesterol level must be high.
Student
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Wow, thanks Danny for such a great inspiring post! The photos are amazing ...such a great life you lead! ^^
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A new Haruhi? Looks good, and I'm looking forward to the reviews. The hat on the sign looks so cute, and it's really nice to see people with a nice attitude - I lost my phone whilst drunk a couple of weeks ago, and a guy found it and called up my girlfriend to arrange collection!
As for the 'Beware of perverts' signs, I've never seen one here in the UK, Maybe it's because people would be scared by it? I'm assuming it offers advice, like not travelling alone?
Oh... and the food..... making me hungry, beautiful pics.
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I'll be visiting Japan next month, and I look forward to visiting some of these sites in your photo walks. The food looks especially good. Do you have any good restaurant recommendations, Danny?
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That katsu looks great.
The cute doggy is a Jack Russel Terrier.
SOS Brigade Leader
Great Photo Articles . I LOL at the Anime socks .
Also The park looks amazing in your pictures .
I can't wait to hear Danny's Voice Changer in Youtube.
Pasta Salmon looks tasty *slobbers*
Wondering What other figures does Danny usually bring during outdoors walks besides Figma Kagami
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Oh wow, what a long one ^_^ How long did it take to prepare this?
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Couple of hours for write up - PHP, Imagemagick does the rest in Mirai Gaia.
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Super sized article. Pic load slightly slow, but maybe due to amount of content.
We don't have "beware of pervert" signs here. They usually do their stalking online. We do get local news advisories when a reported sex offender moves into the city tho.
Your pee is too yellow. Drink more water; its good for you.
We use to have pineapple served with sweet n sour pork, but now it seem less. It tend to be drizzled in mayo now.
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Your pee is clear 100% of the time? @.@
Dirty Gentleman
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Yes! and my poo smell like roses.
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You eat a lot of roses? 0.o
Dirty Gentleman
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Yes! with corn. Both come out the same way they go in.
Poet (not)
Bet you have a whole corn field in your toilet by now ^^;;
Dirty Gentleman
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Don't be silly, I scoop it up and give it to the neighbors
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Rose-shaped poo... What a concept.
@The Bard: "Corn field" reminds me of those crop circles... crop circles in FatB's toilet!
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I ROTFLMAO! xD
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OH YOU GUYS
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dry roses smells like stale pee!
Dirty Gentleman
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you sure your neighbor didn't just pee on your roses?
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maybe roses are actually nourished by pee :P
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We've had an orange tree in our backyard back in Jakarta that's been watered with my pee from when we were babies. It bore a lot of fruit!
Slacker
I'm surprised by the conspicuous absence of any reference to Calpiss in this conversation...
三年せいとオタク
O.O I wouldn't feel like eating those oranges... As for rose shaped er.. that sounds painful. ^^;
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Thats taking the piss man.
Urine are yellow >_>
Even if I drink a lot of water to mute it down.
Even if you piss out clear, its still tainted yellow lol
Trick to get 98% clear pee pee is to drink lots of water and don't hold it for too long! ^o^
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The things you talked about in your comment don't seem to mix too well for me, talking about pee then going onto food.. makes me cringe.
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I do that from time to time - I guess I'm a bad influence ^^;
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Oh no no... you don't go talking about pee/poo then going on to food; you compare food to poo at most times XD
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*facepalm* And I was able to resist laughing at this entire thread up until now...
B vitamins are good for you too, but if you take a Super B-Complex vitamin supplement, it will turn your urine bright yellow, even if you drink lots of water.
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Dad's rootbeer!
Couldn't hang a futon outside even if I had one. The homeless here would steal it so fast. I use a memory foam mattress anyway.
Nice pictures Danny ^^
Student
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Ah, you see a lot of blankets/futons out in the backyards here, especially in the immigrant families. And lol, "Kakinokizakarikkyo." One hell of a tongue twister.
Question, how come there are so many arcade-style shopping centres in Japan? They must be a lot worse than an actual indoor-mall when there's bad weather.
Oh and PLEASE COME TO VANCOUVER IF YOU'RE GOING TO CANADA!!!!
Poor Student, part-time bus driver, all around closet otaku
Your posts are awe inspiring and makes me want to document my life... but no one cares about a bus driving student with an appetite for Japanese goods...
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Start a blog this week, write and post photos - I will read it.
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Are you like the super version of Steve Jobs and try your best to read all emails + comments and on top of that member's blogs??? Or do you really do have a clone sitting in the corner somewhere :p?
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My daughters help me out from time to time ^^;
Look forward to your blog.
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*cough*
*recalls Danny's 1000's of unread e-mails*
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do it on wordpress.
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Seconded. It's probably the best free blogging tool now. It come with so many features other blog hosts have you pay to use.
Administrative Assistant
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I'm sure I get very few, if any at all, readers to my blog. Nothing overly inspiring there. Yet I continue to work on it not only as a good source of writing practice, but also because it's kind of therapeutic. I kind of thought the same way when I started and, while I've had problems previously with spam posts that kept me away. I'm hoping to see more readers again as I continue.
All in all, just write about life and what interests you. You never know who you might catch reading it :)
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So good to see so many sights of Japan on your broggu Danny ^o^ want to eat ramen!!! and Mosburger! :P
Poet (not)
I miss MOS Burger too! No MOS Burger in my neck of the woods T_T
Also, can't wait to hear how Danny sounds with the voice changer on ^^
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same here ^^;;;; I realised I was spoilt in Singapore :P
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ah yes, my last mosburger was in Singapore. ^^;
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I'd love a spot of ramen too. Problem is, it seems every good ramen place I've been has closed. Both here in Madison and in Arlington Heights. Heck, even lost my favorite fast-food curry place at Mitsuwas. :(
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page hangs the first time i open it. on 2MB mobile broadband. works fine after a refresh.
btw a random question. just release your helmet has a big opening. did u cut it bigger? most of us here has to wear the helmet sideways then turn it to the front. ^^;
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oops typo. i mean "realise" not "release". my bad. ^^;
comment didn't go through the 1st time. then hangs again. guess many readers must be reading this article. ('~')
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Helmet is the Shepperton original one. I dont like the big opening too because you can see the back of my head.
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I wear the helmet sideway & then turn to the front too ^_^
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What make of helmet do you guys have?
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Trooper Expert (TE) helmet danny. it's a movie accurate helmet with a narrow opening so most of us wear them sideway then turn. ^^;
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Lets swap then.
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hmm... a sign i see? ('~')
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Lot of "souvenir" in Shinagawa, where i lived for some month in 2007 !!!
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the 85 photos loaded in just under 5 minutes. was a bit slow because I also had my MMORPG running at the same time - I alt-tabbed out to read your latest post.
photo 26326 - hey, is that a custom-made shirt? do want :)
photo 26345 - Saber looks damn nice in that outfit.
photo 26352 - the dog you referred to looks somewhat like a Jack Russell terrier, but I'm not a doggie expert....
photo 26362 and 26363 - making me very very hungry. I like maguro too.
photo 26371 - I think that tool is a garlic press. I don't use those myself since I can chop and mince well enough with a proper chef's knife.
photo 26373 - no "beware of pervert" signs, but we DO have gender-segregated mass transit systems.
photo 26379 - come to the Philippines some time? with your armor? :)
photo 26406 - is this event of a diplomatic dinner or a sort of gaijin party? kidding~
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CNN sent that shirt to me ^^;
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doggie looks like a jack russel terrier. a bit more hairy than usual though. it might have another breed mixed in there. ^^
about policeman and his motorcycle, not only are bikes bigger in the US, but the policemen are built like a brick wall as well. ^^;
Poet (not)
As for the last photo, am taking a guess here, but I think it's this event: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB40b4uI3Bw at Hilton Shinjuku ^^
Art/Media
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Haha, I tried figuring it out. I guess the video nailed it down spot on. I see Danny in it.
@ 1.17~1.27
Cleverly hiding his face behind his camera XD
Poet (not)
I wouldn't have noticed him also if not for the big red caption on the vid ^^
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Heh, interesting how different industries are responding to the downturn, particularly the "luxury" segments like fashion and design... sounds like that would have been an interesting segment.
Sweet article as always. Love Saber's shirt too... everyone should have at least one good white shirt.
Student and full-time otaku
So many nice pics again. Loading times are no problem, but oftentimes I get black bars covering certain pics + some texts. Bug when loading many pics in Firefox?
I do wonder though, what will be next for your acquisitions....sponsored dogs?
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So Danny, will it ever be official? That you'll switch to Nikon? ಠ_ಠ
I prefer to put my trust that the ICS system keep the sensor clean on my 400D - I keep my lenses clean with the usual lens paper and the blower-brush affair
Which model is your Xacti? - i've been interested in purchasing one for quite a while now - still looking around
You've got an awful lot of empty meds packs in that pile....
This sure is a long 'Week-in-Tokyo' post!!!
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
I think the C5 waterproof version.
Student
http://foxkey.blog126.fc2.com/
Another week in Tokyo, another lineup of photos.
Doesn't seem this was such an eventful week though, maybe cause i've seen most of the interesting images in other articles. But it makes for a good summary, and a chance to write up a list of foods that i'll be eating when I head to Japan.
I'd pay for Danny Choo pre-used merchandise, like some sort of collector/stalker.
As for beware of pervert signs, non-existant here. Even though Japan is seen as a polite place, it always seems to have something srange about it.
Kakinokizakarikkyo, the new tongue twister for me. Don't know how someone can say that 10 times without making a mistake, very hard.
Question time: Danny, are you able to give the names of the places that you eat at? Just makes it easier to identify what places to go to, or is there a privacy issue with giving their name out?
The loading speed of the site seems to be consistant, nice and fast for me.
Student/Part-time Philosopher/Building a blog
http://otakucy.wordpress.com
Mmmm made me hungry again danny! Cool shirt though didnt get the whole text.
Daughters looking good :)
Now give us a video with that voice thingy you attached on the helmet !
former Emperor of Britannia
http://reflectiarx.wordpress.com/
Wow a voice changer improvement on the suit. Would like to hear how that sounds.
Lots of food pictures shown here. Makes me want to start cooking something up in my end XD
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
Say, Danny, is that Jenny on the far right in the Tenso.com team picture?
And uh... Vancouver, city of rain... not good for hanging the futon outside XD
I think we need that "Chikan ni Chui" sign always attached on FatB =P
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Nope - somebody else.
Self employed
Danny you seem to hoover your place everyday. 'Cos of asthma too?
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Partially but also because I like the place being clean.
One man company, visual UI / icon designer.
http://blog.cocoia.com
Only problem I have with big photo articles is that iPhone stops loading the photos after so many. I usually just view it on the desktop later and pick up where I left it.
Loads pretty fast, though. Is the Dell Mini 9 still working properly, even though it's a hackintosh?
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Working just fine.
Student, Artist, Unemployed but seeking
Awesome photos! Where in Canada are you going?
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Cant remember - wifey is planning the trip.
Administrative Assistant
http://bob-san.animeblogger.net
Well, if you ever find yourself in wisconsin and need a bed to crash, the door's open :)
Student, Artist, Unemployed but seeking
Oh, if it's a vacation-trip I can only think of 3 places you may want to go: Montreal, Quebec City, or VANCOUVER!!! *nudge nudge*
Stuck at Construction ....
http://razrig.wordpress.com/
hmmm... when will u have a real daughter danny?? huhu ~_~
do a demo on the voice changer thingy ^^
oh yeah Photo Article loading where ok ~~~ got all...
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
>hmmm... when will u have a real daughter danny??
Hnnn? I have 3.
Scientist, unemployed.
http://fmphoenixhawk.livejournal.com
I think he means real as in genetic, not adopted.
User Interface Designer
http://www.psphyper.com/
Love these articles very much! That USB charger for DSi looks like something I need, where can I get it?
Otaku ^^
I recommend checking out any game shop selling console games. Beware on the prices. Sellers tend to hike up the prices. Make sure that you survey and get the best deal. New console/gaming units accessories tend to be more expensive than the old one. I'm currently using a USB to DS Lite cable to charge my DS Lite. I dunno where my charger goes... =P
d@@b
none
cool the food looks yummy, and the police motorcycles over here are huge.
Nekophilia
Its been years since I last moved my bed... LOL. I only change the bedsheets..
Another unique habit of Japanese eh? So when one loses something he's supposed to look for the fences instead the ground?
As for the bike - I think smaller ones are better. Easy to maneuver when chasing chikans~
Hee, just today I spotted someone had picked up a dropped baby's pacifier and placed it on a near by fence. Usually it's just small items like gloves or scarves or kids shoes that get that treatment though. Sometimes the house or business owners where the item was dropped outside put up found signs though, rather than leave the item there.
anime + games collector
keep the article comin danny they are gettin better every day, btw i think that dog is a spaniel abd also in the last photo it looks like an award ceremony for something.
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my
@Danny: What T-shirt are you wearing inside your jacket on image ID#26326 ^_^
A great friend of mine is a professional paint master, he did a lot of custom painting, weathering & diorama display for big clients like Hasbro, Isetan, Toy'R us & many toy collectors from oversea. Will attached his portfolio for your after he email me~~~
wall of SAFS, drools~~~~~~~
What a coincidence! I just had unagi don for lunch~~
HK & S'pore trip in November, great!
Sweet & sour pork = Kuluyok One of my favortie chinese dishes.
Can't wait to find out what formal event in the last photo~~~~
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
Me believe its his CNN Tokyo Stormtrooper headline T when he was featured.
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
CNN sent me that shirt ^^;
JR. College Student
http://npc.talkingincircles.net/
Loading times are a bit much with all the photos, but the photos are always great so it's forgivable. ...I just avoid the site when torrenting, no biggie.
As for the food, I just realized how expensive that is compared to America. Nto to mention that BLT looks like it's missing something... I hope it had turkey and plenty of mayo in there!
Video Reviewer of Anime Figures, Mecha and Merch (youtube.com/user/Actar576295)
http://actar.wordpress.com
Sponsored Dollfies... If I want one, I have to work so hard just to get one (TT.TT)... Someone educate me on how I can get sponsors?
Video Reviewer of Anime Figures, Mecha and Merch (youtube.com/user/Actar576295)
http://actar.wordpress.com
...and you have the VF-25 DX Chogokins too? Would want a review...
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
>Someone educate me on how I can get sponsors?
1. Dont keep complaining.
2. Focus on your passion.
3. The rest follows naturally.
Student
This post is sure long, all the food pictures are making me hungry :/
Student
http://johnyo.wordpress.com/
The food looks good, i especially like the look of that katsu.
Also, what Nendoroid is that in the "Lunch at Skylark" picture.
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Puchi Nendoroid Tsuruya-san.
pixels & photography
http://www.studiosushi.com
what a week. food pics are still a hell to stand, especially when you are hungry. haha. keep posting about life in japan danny, keep posting o//
Student & Stalker
I think I've been to that ramen restaurant...
bum with offers
I've been looking forever for a pair of socks that stretched from 10 to 24 cm. Too bad none of those socks in the picture match the brand I'm looking for >.<
Student
freshness burger is quite the bomb
Student
Looks like you had fun within the last week, thanks for sharing with us.
~Undine~
http://bluebluewave.wordpress.com
Nice article! ^^
In the last photo I see guitars... could it be... the "K-ON!" keion-bu live gig?!? 0_0
Any thoughts yet on an article how to implant OSX on the Dell Mini 9? It looks like a fund gadget to play with so I'm wondering about one. Though I don't have use for it currently so I should rather save up for a lens or so.
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
soon soon ^^;;;;
Mechanical Engineering student
http://sabekujikaneda.multiply.com/
The lady in the Tenso group photo is pretty XD
Say "Kakinokizakarikkyo" ten times? I can't even say it once! DX
just looking for.
"kakinokizakarikkyo" can separate as follow words;
kaki - no - ki - zaka(saka) + rikkyo
kaki means "persimmon",
"no" means "with(or "of")" ki means "tree or wood",
saka means "slope",
rikkyo means "viaduct"
Summary:
kaki-no-ki-zaka is name of place.
yes, here it is.
http://maps.google.co.jp/maps?hl=ja&q=%E6%9F%BF%E3%81%AE%E6%9C%A8%E5%9D%82%E9%99%B8%E6%A9%8B&sourceid=navclient-ff&rlz=1B3GGGL_jaJP319JP320&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl
>ダニー
photo articles は大体1～2枚目を見ている間に読み込みが全部終わっています。
このサイトは月間2億PVでしたっけ？それでこのクオリティを維持しているのは凄いですね。
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Hi Minami-san!
日本語版はこれから書きます。忙しい時はいつも日本語が最後に書いているToT
PVは月間で2000万です。まだまだ修行が足らん。もっとガンバリマス！
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
http://meimi132.wordpress.com/
Oh nao they didn't! Kyo-ani better not have shown Mio's pantsu, I hope thats just a fanmade image... cos if not... they ruined the inigma... shame on them.
LOL at the covert poop. And I wouldn't have noticed the pee if you hadn't mentioned it most likely lol.
Can't believe your already planning out your fourth daughter when your 3rd has only just recently arrived. :hic:
Awesome article as always. And I'm doing what I always do, checking DC when I get up in the morning instead of getting ready to go out like I should be. T-T
Exostential mouse herder
http://www.yousaytoo.com/big65mopar?8530
Load time for this article was 0.01 on google chrome so it looks like you have your servers in top shape.
Incidentally if your getting rid of that stuff then I know I would be interested in the Cannon body and the white keyboard as well as the fon.
Student
Great article! And the pictures loaded fast.
http://www.stefkov.com/
Everything loaded fast for me.
I liked the pictures of the food, so many different foods I have yet to try.
ERP Developer/Consultant
I'm usually reading your posts through Newsgator and they load fine.
BTW, I'm getting the same Barium treatment/scan you had soon ^^;
As usual, great pics !
Systems scientist
Using Opera on Linux. On long photo essays, the RSS preview takes a minute or so to load. The interesting thing is, the article link at the bottom of the preview sortof doesn't work. If I click, I get nothing. It won't highlight for copying into the browser. BUT, if I right click and say "copy link address", it works. Then the browser takes a minute or so to load (I go to other tabs for a bit)
Only complaint on looong photo stacks is that it's hard to keep track of stuff for comments.
WRT pic ID#26339, I'm surprised the city dirt doesn't get all over it. I mean, as the song says:
Hot town, summer in the city
Futon front and back getting dirty and gritty
BTW, I like how you've mounted your RAID tower outside next to the futon. Certainly keeps the your desktop clear.
Student
http://www.lesterho.com
Nice one Danny.
If I were to work in Japan, I don't plan/intend to wear the same black suit with the rest of the folks as I don't want to steal their working postion as a normal salarymen here. ^^;;
Everything loads fine for me here.
Immigration office back in my country are the worst of the worst I have ever get serviced by them as they seems to deny their work and get it done slowly which takes quit alot of your precious time of waiting it. ^^;;
大学生
http://justaskeikaku.net23.net
Wow haven't read a post with this many photos in a while! I'm rather curious about the screenshot of K-on you have there - I don't remember seeing that seen. My version had a picture of a striped rice bowl? Would anybody be able to tell me where I can find this version? XD
Student
u can find it on sankakucomplex.com
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
I think it was kona chan or moe imouto.
University Student/Anime Society President
http://www.imagesofeden.co.uk
Would love to know what brand the bag in this photo is --> http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannychoo/3530415974/sizes/o/
Always on the lookout for satchels with enough separate spaces for everything I carry!
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
T'was a gift ^^;
Should be somewhere here http://www.keenfootwear.com/bags
Student
http://www.projectharuhi.net
i can only live here in jealousy at how clean your rooms are, love the wooden floor as well. just seems so crisp and modern, complements to the photo's as well. Are those dusters the best way to keep the desk free from grot? i find the fluffy bits get caught on stuff (like figurines hair) and usually just move dust around
Comic Artist
http://sharii.com
So many foods in this post, I couldn't see anything else! @_@
Danny, you need a dollfie son too!
Laptop Tech
Maybe a little brother for the "daughters" to spoil? :)
Otari Vader, Sith Lord for Hire, will fillet Makoto Itou for free
http://coffeebugg.blogspot.com/
image ID#26326 - nice shirt!
image ID#26332, image ID#26333 - once you start, you really can't stop. dollfies are just too beautiful. she has beautiful eyes.
image ID#26339 - yup, we do that here too.
image ID#26352 - I believe that woul be a terrier, dunno which kind of terrier it is though.
image ID#26362 - That Unagi looks good.
image ID#26367 - Saber looks absolutely lovely, I'd like to get that for Rin once I get enoug funds to adopt her. How much did that dress cost?
Student
http://ochuki.blogspot.com/
Sooo much delicious food >_<.
Photo article always makes me hungry O_O
bored
http://www.rapidfind.org
love the food pics :P~~~~~~~~
Boukenger
I ordered some packets of that tea you showed from this place Danny:
http://www.chai-direct.com/TEA/category/DAVID_RIO_CHAI&source=google_(02-05)_david_rio_chai?gclid=CLLN9Ibvu5oCFRJ4xgodtlX8Wg
Medical student
http://www.protocolsnow.com
I love the food photos, mmmmm
Photos load pretty quick for me. I have a question though: do you find it better to host images through flickr than through dannychoo.com? Wouldn't you get more traffic if the images were hosted on DC.com rather than on flickr? I don't know about this though, just guessing ^^;;
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
The flickr already has a huge community and hosting there enables you to share with more people.
Programmer
http://whatsacoder.blogspot.com
I hope i got A DLSR too so I can capture some of my moments here and post it in my blog also... sad to say that I don't have the money yet for my DLSR... The foods you feature are so tasty it makes me hungry just seeing those pasta and UNAGI!!!!
Developing the Distracted Cat
---What are immigration offices like in your region? Are you treated as guests or scum-of-the-earth?---
Despite the fact Riga is quite small, you can find immigration offices in several parts of the city, and depending on to which one you go and also of "in how good mood" the person you get to is, you can get treated like a guest as well as scum-of-the-earth, basically it depends on how lucky you are, well more or less.
Boukenger
Just came back from Tokyo Monday and I miss it so much already, especially the food! Tried my first vietnamese pho on this trip along with Mo's Burger and a host of other foods. Daifuku mochi rules!
http://www.ryusworld.com
The loading time of your photos is a minimum. I do not have to wait long for all the photos to be loaded.
And of course nice article as always. I really like your photo articles. They inspire me to learn more japanese.
Oh, shame on you danny! I didn't noticed the pee sample until you mentioned it. *gaaaooo*
It seems to be a new series of photo articles. "A month in Tokyo" ^^;
Oh and I wanted to know, did you visited a japanese course in university or did you learn japanese outside by "yourself"? And how long did you learn until you could speak/read/understand it very good.
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Search for "learn japanese" on dannychoo.com for your long answer ^^
Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..
I think i need to search for the dust replacement...although not sure if i can find one...
desperate because my old login was eaten
chun should make lots dollfie clothes for the doll contest !!
Omg the food looks delicious...Question What flavor of Pringles are those in the blue container???
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
I think they were pepper.
PHP Programmer
I'm subscribed to Kevin Cooney on YouTube! He looks kinda cute in the pic.
Love the dolls, the anime socks, and, as always, the food.
Student
It doesn't take too much time to load pages this size on my 1Mb connection, but when i try to load more than one article simultaneyously it gets pretty slow.
image ID#26352 about the dog, it's definitly a Jackrussell. It has long fur because it's just a little puppy.
Web Designer
http://insennity.com/
Just love Tokyo articles with tons o photos and yeas, good motivation for myself to get there. :)
http://at1987.com
I saw Manora bag in image ID#26330. I used to eat it a long time ago. Now I thought I seldom see it in 7-11. Found only in the big supermarket.
It's very delicious when you eat with chilli paste.
hikikomori
Great to hear you got someone knowledgeable to help with the voice changer!
Overman
http://myplasticmoustache.blogspot.com/
Darn it Danny! Images like #26367 are the kind that makes one seriously contemplate taking up a hobby that may or may not leave the person broke and happy.
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Shes gorgeous eh? ^^
Former Sys. Admin, future Psychologist.
RE: Sensor Cleaning
Each camera is different but most have a cleaning mode. I know for high-end Nikons (D1, D2, D3) you need to purchase an AC adapter which allows you to put the camera into the cleaning mode. You cannot do it with just a battery. The mode basically flips the mirror up and allows access to the sensor. This is different from Bulb mode because there is no electricity being sent to the imaging sensor. If you were in Bulb mode, the sensor would be energized and would actually attract dust.
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
The canon kiss 1/2 allows you to clean sensor on battery alone. That would be annoying for the nikon+ adapter.
Marketing Engineer
The Sweet and Sour pork comes with a lot of pinapple here, only the Katsu doesnt taste as yummy as in Japan ^^
Student
http://chappypyon.wordpress.com/
Did i see a canon body among the stuff that you don't need. =X
Anyway, like usual, Danny never fail to impress me. The socks photo is like 'WOW'. It's that first time i feel that collecting socks isn't bad either. XD
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Its my first kiss1.
Photography Student
http://hugodeathy.deviantart.com/
All these food pictures always make me hungry. And the Nikon Tou looks very nice, any chances of a article about them?
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Will write up soon.
Student
Ha ha! i saw the snacks u r preparing for the staff and i saw Manora shrimp crackers. I from Thailand and very surprise to see this snack in Japan. Taste great don't frget to try with the chilli paste included in the bag.
ps: That dog is a Jack Russel
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
There was no chili paste in the bag! Looks like I got done?!
Otaku
http://imperiomoe.wordpress.com
I like Heidi socks^^
Software Engineer (Web)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cachopls/
is that ur kissX3 danny?
have u tried jangara in akihabara? it's heavenly!!!
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
thats the kiss 1 in the unwanted pile.
大学生
I always get so hungry after reading these for some reason >_>
I have been thinking about trying to get back to Japan this year since ticket prices are pretty good and seeing this doesnt help me resist the urge haha.
Slacker
>The sign on the far left says "Chikan ni Chui" or "beware of perverts."
The sign in the middle is scarier though. "Don't leave rocks and things on this intersection!... there's been many recent insidents of damage to the road on this intersection... These incidents have been linked to major accidents... etc." You'd think after what happened in Hyogo prefecture a few of years ago they'd have a better strategy to prevent this than just asking the public to report damage to the police... very scary. o.O
Vis-a-vis people airing their futons -- it's long been a cliche that gaijins, especially single, young male ones, never air their futons and when they finally move out the only way of removing their mannen futon is by taking out the tatami mat it's permanently fused to... ^^; I wonder if this has actually happened to anyone...
Eroge blogger
http://omochikaeri.wordpress.com/
The food this week looks especially tasty... maybe it's because I just woke up and didn't have lunch yet.
105 yen for those potted plants is quite cheap...
http://koigroupmember1.deviantart.com/
picture loads pretty fast :D
i dont fancy sweet and sour stuffs that much but i hate it when it didnt come with pineapples.
the katsu over there looks awesome....
Student
http://p2pnadie2pp.deviantart.com
that sushi looked REALLY tasty...
Service desk support
http://lookingglass.kokidokom.net
I tried navigating the Japanese portal a few times before but I always came undone when I hit Kanji. No problems with the hiragana or katakana tho.
Guess I still have a long way to go before I can say I can read japanese...
IT Administrator
Those Japanese food just look great!
Keep up the good work!
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
http://xspblog.com
hmmm I'd also like to eat Index.
Oh sorry, did I say that out loud?
College Freshmen
It's open mic night at the British embassy I see.
College Student
:o Wow anime feet ^^
Why don't the sweet and sour pork have pineapples?
graphic designer, dog groomer
http://www.kilmerhansen.com
I'm a dog "expert" and it is a Long-Haired Jack Russell. It is super cute.
Student
The photo articles load at .5 past light speed.
:)
PhD Student
Hiya!
I love this food pictures, hehe, even started to take food pictures myself :D but not as good as yours. It is a good option to take a look a your posts and get an idea of what to cook for dinner:D
I liked the cor+ham pizza pic, as it is my favourite!!! ^^ I always orders one like that^^
I read something about a possibility to visit Europe? If its Barcelona, then don't hesitate to ask anyting about it^^
Biostatistical Programmer
Danny you should try Mocafe's Mango Chai too!
It tastes lovely and Rios Elephant Vanilla rocks too. Just ordered a bigger pack with fellow office workers two weeks ago! :)
Student
http://www.belleonanime.com
I think the dog is a Jack-Russel Terrier. Your food pictures are always so good; chicken katsu is one of my favorite meals, and you always seem to have a picture of it in your blog when I'm hungry!
Injured
About 33 seconds for the page to load here with Lolifox and it also pre-popped open 3 photos from flicker photo download.
Saber-chan needs a guitar for her! Now that she is living the High Life in AC she asks to dump Excalibur for a lead fender guitar in about photo 23 with teh K-on! guitar. She said "that the old nasty sword was too heavy and not girly-ish enough to hold any more", then spun her hair to the side and waved her hand through it then looked back like a frozen doll with that smile.
Now after all that super good looking food, whatever it was, I am really hungry and off to cook something myself.
MI Manager, Blogger and Newswriter
http://cutkillavince.com/
After reading your week in Tokyo Post, I feel always hungry. Am I normal? ^^
Student/ Anime Club Leader at St. Joseph Secondary
http://haruhiist.blogspot.com/
awesome pics danny! food pics makes me hungry too >__< i wish i lived in a city like Tokyo where otaku stuff, and food is nearby all the time...
level 1 cook, shifty eyed and fuzzy
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chibinezumi/
oooh socks! I always get a pair at birthday and christmas. pretty sure that dog is a rough coat jack russell terrier. They are supposed to be very intelligent like poodles. That park looks so nice. Now that it is spring I head to the park to see different mushrooms sprouting and bird nests.
Student, part-time worker
Around my parts, we also pick up dropped things and hang them on something near by (usually only clothing or hats). Maybe it's because there's a lot of drunk college students who drop stuff?
People around here are generally friendly, except when it comes to driving. >>;
I'm depressed right now because my DS lite is broken, but it's the Japanese version so I'm having trouble getting Nintendo US to fix it. T_T
thousand master II, Internet Learner, Auto didacta
http://pipopaz.wordpress.com/
all the food is making me hungry, oh talking about it is time to eat right now ^^;;
Student
Seems like you're gonna be getting a D90 :).
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Will find out in a few hours!
Student
corn comes out the other end unscathed for me too!
Student, health worker
http://www.bitterbrownieprince.deviantart.com
Beware o' Perverts signs are very, very few here. I think my city just likes to pretend it doesn't exist, hahaha X___X;.
Danny, your McD fries look loads better tasting than the ones they have over here in California! Ours are floppy and unseasoned...and generally nasty. ^^;
Student
All that food looks so good! The ham and corn pizza looked especially interesting to try.
Student
http://www.dealbreaker.com
Very nice writeup. That yakiniku looks very nice as well.
Student (Programing, Streaming, Gaming)
Fun trip, it looks like.
I always love the photos you bring back.
Animation
http://clockworkmachina.com
haha! great video danny!
Student
Love these articles oh so very much!
Thanks Danny!
こうこうせい
http://stickymochi.blogspot.com
The food, the food.
Haha didn't even notice the pee in the photo until you said so ^_^;
Otaku / Student in Networking
http://hayasaki-kun.blogspot.com/
Yummy foods! ^^ I can see many various foods they have in Japan
???Confused???
Hope to see the voice changer in action soon...maybe speakers on the helmet in the future?...
Scientist, unemployed.
http://fmphoenixhawk.livejournal.com
Only problem I've had lately is that the poll doesn't always load right away. On a 10/1 cable modem and a wireless router here. (And I know the wireless can sometimes cause the problems, but it's been happening too often the past few days to be the router.) Still occasionally get the weird gray boxes in SeaMonkey, but I think that's more of data loss and SM just filling the space.
As to the article itself, I always find them interesting. Also makes me kind of sad that I can't afford to go visiting. Time to plan that bank heist....
Actor, Moviemaker and Blogger.
http://sitedofonseca.blogspot.com
Great pics, Danny!!! I travel through Japan with them! :)
Aeronautical Engineer
http://www.deranged-minds.com/blog/
woah... a Luca Valkyrie. I always wanted one, because the Radome just makes it damn cool and with the super pack, it makes me drool. Man I am such a plane nut, probably why I love Macross so much (the music too)
Student
http://ivan05.deviantart.com/
AH, couldn't wait for this article, thanks Danny. You mantioned policemen, well, here in Canada policemen should be twice as big as normal human. It is the same in the US if Im not mistaken. This whole police business, doesnt really make any difference, at least here, in Canada, because the drugs are still being sold and consumed. One of the reasons I'd like to escape from America, is the popularity of drugs. I recently read that a 14 year old kid was shot dead because of connection with drugs, and it was the 12th homocide this year in our city. Interresting.
Let's jump to something else> Here's a question, if anyone can answer. Would it be reasonable to start learning Japanese "here", and get experience in Japan? Or would it be reasonable to start learning it in Japanese environment?
Thanks.
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Search for "learning japanese" on dccom to find your answer.
Navy Recruit
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/profile.php?id=519499924&ref=profile
another great blog with amazing pics and tasty looking food. two thumbs up danny.
Laptop Tech
Lets see...
Load time about 7-8 seconds with cable modem, Firefox, and Ubuntu. Typical for this location. don't bother too much from work, our connection there is slower than molasses on Pluto!. ;)
Sleep on a water-bed. Warm in winter, can be turned down in summer, and the Neko-Ojou-sama (sp?) like it to sleep on.
The goth-loli dress REALLY looks good on Saber. That one should be a keeper!
In pic # 26338, what are the noodle thingies called around the edges? I've had it, (and liked) but never found out what it was.
About the cop with the motorcycle, when I once went on a business trip from Hell to Taipei, The one thing that struck me was all the scooters there. Literally, the sidewalk from one intersection to the next had them lined up next to each other. the biggest bike I saw (short of ONE police Harley) was some 150cc Bikes parked behind a police station. At least 50% of the road traffic was scooters 80cc and under.
Just curious, what was the price of the Yukata's in the picture? I can't tell.
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Cant remember what it was - will ask next time ^^;
Laptop Tech
For some reason, when I go to the "your comments" drop down menu, I get a "404 Error"
Did the sever hiccup?
Student
http://ivan05.deviantart.com/
Danny, here something for you to see-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ywu1DeqXTg4
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Seen and posted a while ago ^^
Part-time this, part-time that, full-time this and that.
http://www.houseoflightandcolour.co.uk
Hi danny, is that Seto-san keeping you company while your chowing down that yakiniki?? I have to get one if it is, she looks so cute!!
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Sure is.
Industrial designer
http://www.designplus.com.mx
im not a doctor but your pee looks alright. thanks for sharing! :p
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Anytime!^^;;;
Student
http://miri.textcube.com/
Gothloli Saber looks too cute!
Developer
http://drinian.org
Since you mentioned it in the article -- Danny, what do you think about Craigslist as a classifieds site? I know that it hasn't really caught on outside of the US except among the expat community.
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
have not used it but my understanding is that anybody can post stuff?
Does the place attract trolls?
Developer
http://drinian.org
Their financial model is pretty interesting -- everything is free, except for job listings in a couple of major cities like New York. Anyone can post, and generally most moderating work is performed by volunteer administrators. The company itself has very few employees. Somehow, the signal-to-noise ratio stays pretty good. I've sold quite a bit of stuff and picked up a lot of useful items, often for free. Always feel like a drug dealer, though, selling my Atari 2600 out of a car trunk in a parking lot ;;.
As for trolls? Peruse Best of Craigslist sometime: http://www.craigslist.org/about/best/all/
Core Analyst
http://tuanvo.jimdo.com/
Nice set again, can always get a kick out of reading your photo articles.
On another note you should update to OS S 10.5.7 on your mini seems like people are getting improved battery life on their netbooks.
http://gizmodo.com/5253893/reports-os-x-1057-improves-hackintosh-netbook-battery-life
I did the upgrade but have no conclusion yet, haven't had time to fiddle with it to make a verdict.
Health Care
http://onlyinjapan.livejournal.com
Awww~ That video totally made my day. Mio is <3
Another Otaku Shoujo
http://otakuhimesama.blogspot.com/
Saber's New Dress rulez <3 please continue to adopt more Daughters :D
Pori Student
http://justin-kun.livejournal.com
Nice Dancing rooper shirt!
Retailerz
dro[p something on the ground...well too bad its gone forver or some retard stole it bye bye... >.<
research student
http://osakacchi.blogspot.com/
hmm, must remember to get duster, too.
#26362 the unagi looks like chicken! what's the gooey white thing there?
those anime socks are awesome... i want to get one XD
and i have to 101% agree that your blog always motivates me =D
http://akari-nyan.deviantart.com/
Gothloli Saber outfit looks really cute >w<''
pseudo college student constantly surfing the internetz
http://twitter.com/isaberabera
ooooh what does that shirt of yours say?
I work at the hangar beside the airport
whats that beside the chai tea on the right hand side of the picture?
look like stick with some hard candy wrap on it..
is it come with the chai tea..
love those unagi-don..
i felt in love with it on my first time trying Japanese food..
my mom is an immigration officer..
lucky me i don't have to wait like others..
its easy actually if you have friend or family in the goverment
Article loads pretty fast considering that i'm using 512Kbs connection... yeah, i know, slow as heck.
Also would like to take a moment and say "Hi!" to everyone ^^ I've been DC.com reader for a while now but just recently registered my account.
Physics Student
http://dark-kai3.blogspot.com
Hello neokuma, been an active reader for a while too, and also registered my account a couple days ago ^^
After getting cable broadband, I could never go back to those slow connections!
Student
http://shockerz.wordpress.com/
Another photo article well done! Photo loading was fast and smooth.
High school student
Danny.... your posts are always making me admire your life more and more
wishing one day i will be in japan like you
dunno when that is tough '__'
.NET/Web Developer
http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net
Love the food pics as always. especially that sushi set there. Wish we had a place where they serve that kind of sushi. Our sushi places here are rather pretty average.
I have to ask this though: How do you even ask for a nikon cam and a couple of lenses? It just boggles me. How do you tell them or request something from them?
Tertiary Student ２年生
http://vonct.wordpress.com
Looks like Danny has been active in the comments of a sudden. Nice photo article anyway. About glasses, i think i might need my ever first pair soon. Have been reading lots of your articles lately @.@
Physics Student
http://dark-kai3.blogspot.com
Danny, you make Japan look cooler and cooler. Also that food you take photos of looks soooooooooooo good ^^
I think that the dog you liked in that photo was a long hair Jack Russle, but it may have been a cross with something...
Owner of Java Programming Company
I saw your unwanted stuff. One of them is a harddrive and xacti camera. Can I purchase it? Then maybe you can send it via UPS to Indonesia? I am willing to pay the delivery as well if the price is right. My facebook is cinlung@gmail.com
Please let me know.
Thanks
Rendra
Web Developer
http://blog.weflyspitfires.com
Love all of the pictures of the food! How come it's such a Japanese thing to take photos of your lunch and dinner? My wife is obsessed with it.
Young Grasshopper
http://miragestrike.blogspot.com
Mmm.. Hector's unagi dish looks tasty!
@image ID#26381: Give ya 100 yen for the set of used pill wrappers and that swab.
Now that you have mentioned so many things, its a big mess in my head, so I think I will just write whatever comes to mind from both articles ^^;
I honestly don't think that I ca last 27 years in this country. My main obsticle is my age (bery tender ^＾) and my unsufficient knowledge in Japanese. I plan on stodying the whole summerr vacation and apply for a japanese school with a full scolarship, quite ambitious, but after reading your rticles I believe I can make it!!
I wil go to Japan as soon as possible, first to studdy and then to work. I am really unhappy with what I am studdying and to be honest want to run away from it and follow my passion, and thats what i plan on doing, having in mind it was not my decision to begin with.
My motgher always sais that one can't always behhappy and we must deal with many hardships that are yett to come, but I dont really believe her. I think that its best to find something you love doing and then fin people that are willing to pay you for doing it ^^;
I may be young in a country I don't know, but love at the same time, so I doubt there will be many hardships that will stop me from going there as soon as possible - no way I am going to wait untill I graduate...
I also can't wait to see all sorts of details you promised to show!
Have fun, Danny!
Webdev, internet contents, music
http://www.pepinismo.net/
Riding a bicycle with two children is actually very banned, with fines going up to ¥20,000. Just posted a news item about (mostly theoretical) bicycle fines.
Nerdy nerd
http://rayearthblue.wordpress.com/
Given the proper measurements, i could make daughter sized yukata. Wish i had a dollfie to dress up!
Dedicated and certified lunatic, Beer snob extraordinaire...
I has no issues viewing the site, great stuff to see. I would most definitely visit Japan after visiting DC.com.
my onry probs is that after I changed my avatar, I get a 404 if I wish to see previous posts, wassup wid dat?
Dedicated and certified lunatic, Beer snob extraordinaire...
Danny,
Send me the destroid, I'll weather it for some freebies......... I've done inking, shading, hilights and off-color stuff with my models and 40k figures... (I'll send pic's) *wish I had my original Millenium Falcon model from the 80's, I used graphite, candle smoke and rubbing compounds. looked totally cinema quality*
Wannabe Web Developer
http://www.sakuafk.com
All the food that you posted, the portion seems small. Is that enough for you, Danny ? I feel like I need at least 2 servings ^^;;
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
Ah, does that mean no more English-accented Stormtrooper? NOoooooo. xD
It's interesting how technology comes and goes - that poor Xacti used to be a favourite of yours not so long ago, and you even posted about the Fon just awhile ago.
drafting designer,video game tester
looks like another long weekend
yet super good pics like always,
keep it up danny.
Part-Time Mercenary & Full-Time Student
Wow those photos always makes me wonder when will I be as successful as you Mr. Danny
But it is sure been a while since a week in tokyo series got realeased.
Keep up the great work danny :D
Artist
http://mitoko-sohma.livejournal.com/
The load up speed for the photos has never given me problems, but I think if it were slow, it would have more to do with the internet connection, right?
My favorite types of photos are the ones you take of the food ^^; I've always wanted tot ry to make those kinds of dishes at home, and seeing pictures of them here actually helps motivate me to learn (they look so yummy)
foodies looking good as always, i'm envious. seems like you are aware of the cheap but good restaurants, that yakiniku set was quite a steal.
saber looking fabulous as always! d(>_<)b it appears that competition has arrived! having four daughters yearning for affection must be a handful.
Airlines
http://twitter.com/ckonefilm
MMmmmmm sooo much good food!!! I adore the shots from the park and would love to see a few more.
The last photo that will involve another article almost seems like a gathering for a wedding O_o
Engineering ways to take over the world.
Yeah why has the loading been so fast lately?
Graphic Designer, Biker, 501st Heavy Trooper
Still shocked...
Does the japanese police actually rides that bike??
Man, even my ride is a lot faster...
Yeah, i'm also wonder Danny, how come the image loading's been so blazing fast lately?
Nice work as always, and now it's even better XD
Tech Junkie, IT Student
Wow, seems like you had a really busy week. Love the pictures. Keep it up! I might just go to Japan after seeing everything you do!
Student
Awesome pictures, Danny.
The food ones look delicious ^^
Student
Also, the police bikes in my country are twice as big XD
Physical Therapist
http://www.flyingpussyfoot.com
Somehow cant participate in the poll so ill write it in this comment.
Loading speed is about average not too fast not too slow.
Delicious pictures as always Danny.Makes me wanna eat when ever i take a look at em
IT specialist for application development, Business Process Manager
http://www.lukisblog.de
It's so unbelieveable how you managed to make a living in Japan and how good you have it now with your own company and the fact that you do what you like... Man I wish you all the best every time I read an "A Wekk.." or "A Day.." Post of yours.
When will I be able to come to Japan knowing I won't have to leave anymore? T_T
Dental Technician, i make teeth!
http://antsizedman.blogspot.com/
Looks like a very busy time your having in Nihon, everytime i see all that Kanji in the photos i shudder.
All you need is some sort of modellers wash for the Tomahawk, should be really easy to weather it up, cool that your got it for free.
For 8 weeks im a NEET
The more i read about your life them more i wonder if i should work and live in japan too.
Manga Artist, Designer & Consultant
http://www.tomiotsuji.com
Sensor cleaning with the Canon 450D is extremely easy.
Through the menu you can move the mirror out of the way.
Then simply angle the camera with a light in the background to show off any dust.
Then take an earbud and very, very carefully dab the dust particle. Don't wipe and no liquid.
My camera came with a blob of dust on the sensor. Took me some time to build up the courage to get rid of the dust, but found it to be no problem and will do it again with delicate care of course.
BTW I have that exact small black keyboard. IMO this is the best keyboard for the PC ever, and I've been through many, many keyboards. It's robust, and the compact nature makes it the perfect touch typist's keyboard.
student
i'm so jealoous of that mountain of free figures, wish someone would give me a mountain of sanrio stuff!
Manga Artist, Designer & Consultant
http://www.tomiotsuji.com
Can't wait for the next Shining Wind / Tears figures by Kotobukiya.
Displaced gaikokujin
http://toky-deep.blogspot.com/
Love the pictures. I lived in Tokyo for 2 years, and they make me yearn to go back.
bored
http://www.rapidfind.org
anyone know of a good place to get ramen in London ?
Photographer, Writer and Anthropologist
http://www.ladylarajonesadventures.com
I really want to eat some unagi-don now...mmmm.....
Great work as always. I need to start learning how to clean my own camera lenses...because I certainly am sick of trying to bring them in every time they need cleaning.
Math Teacher/Tutor
I clean the sensor on my Canon Rebel XSi (Kiss 2) myself.
Ohh I see a 60mm EF-S F2.8 Macro USM, I too have this lens and love it for macros and portraits :)
What are the other two lenses?
My guess is the Canon 17-85mm EF-S F/4-5.6 IS USM and the Sigma 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 DC AF OS
Pre-U Student
http://wakuwakusuru.zeroclipse.net
I have the Sigma 18-200mm DC OS too. Its a convenient lens =) . But there is another Sigma lens which looks quite similar to the 18-200 which is the 18-125mm DC OS HSM.
I work at the hangar beside the airport
why that police doesn't ride the bike..
if that the police in my country..
all the motorcyclist sure laugh when they see the police..
Student
Your weeks always look so exciting! I almost want to go back to Tokyo, but I don't think I could live there... Kyoto is still more my style. But! You've given me something to aim for after grad school. Keep up the awesomeness!
High School Student
Going to Japan in july. Might try my hand at some blogging...
Anything I want to be
Danny i noticed on one of the pictures that your keyboard had korean sticker are you by any chance learning korean?
Interior Designer/Broker
http://www.urbaanbangkok.com
Danny, I think the white dog was a Jack Russel Terrier, and the immigration offices in BKK are not the most pleasant place in the world. Being Gaijin in Japan or a Farang in Thailand definitely grants you a level of humility.
http://www.webadicto.net
Your shoots of food are really cool. I wondering if you ever tried natto, i really like natto but it's appearance and fragance are not safe for everybody.
IT, system administrator
My grand mom puts pillows and bedsheets every weekend on the sun too! its interesting that many cultures on the globe have same customs although they never interacted... or maybe grandmas are all the same :-)
Spec Ops Otaku
I've said it before, I'll say it again; man, I wish I could be there.