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I arrived back in Korea late last night (almost 2am). The weather was dreary when I left, and still dreary upon my return. The weather in Tokyo was pretty good for my trip. I had looked at the 7 day forecast before flying out, and it looked like scattered rain all week. Fortunately, I only [...]
Continue reading...Irezumi – Japan’s tatoo art form
13. July 2006
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I’m interested in seeing some irezumi, but probably won’t. That is… unless I chance upon some yakuza having a throw down. Even in the unlikely chance that happens, I highly doubt they’d take off their shirts for my view pleasure. I’ll be on the lookout though. Written on the Body: Irezumi and the Decorated Skin [...]
Continue reading...Tokyo Pictures – Part 3
13. July 2006
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We went to a place that can only be described as a "potsticker amusement park". There was a gyoza stadium where chefs battled! This is for all the men that read my blog. I have TONS of pictures of Japanese girls. At the Toyota showroom. Japanese girls… you gotta love them.
Continue reading...Tokyo Pictures – Part 2
13. July 2006
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Seen at a Tokyo flower shop. Ras wants to buy one and take it home to the States. We really haven’t looked into the logistics of that yet. A little too much flash in this picture, but the colors were really that vibrant. Taxis that are too expensive to take.
Continue reading...Tokyo Pictures – Part 1
12. July 2006
I don’t have the time to write detailed entries every day, but I will try to put up some pictures throughout the week. Getting some help with buying a subway ticket. The Japanese are so kind and helpful. The lady in the background called a hotel for us, asked them for directions, and even drew [...]
Continue reading...Staples of Japanese Food
11. July 2006
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I love food! I love to eat! Eating Japanese food was one of the things I looked forward to on this trip. At the end of this trip, I’ll definitely have a big "Food Album" in Flickr. Staples of Japanese food Despite the mind-boggling variety of dishes throughout the island chain, the staples that make [...]
Continue reading...Shinjuku is crazy!
10. July 2006
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I made it safe and sound to Tokyo. Traveling to get here was easy, the hardest part is navigating Shinjuku station to get out.. I knew the station was big, but I didn’t realize it was THAT big. I arrived at the station using the Narita Express, and landed myself in the middle of a [...]
Continue reading...Fast Facts about Japan
9. July 2006
At the same time this entry was posted, I’m was on an airplane heading toward Korea’s favorite neighbor. Through technology, you can still get a post from me even though I’m sitting on a United flight, being handed a "snack" and (probably) regretting that I didn’t eat breakfast. Fast Facts about Nippon Population: 127 [...]
Continue reading...Guess where I’m going?
7. July 2006
I’ll be in Tokyo, Japan: July 9 to July 16This entry will stay on top for the next week. Check below for new blog posts.[Drawing from Sugar Frosted Goodness] Yup, Japan. I’m heading to Tokyo on vacation for a week. Raswan got his hands on a free hotel in Tokyo for a week (ask him [...]
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: John, thanks for the recommendation. I've put the documentary in my Netflix queue! Hope you're doing well.
: I think you might get a kick out of the documentary, "Smash His Camera," the story of paparazzi photographer Ron Galella. It's airing on [...]
: Hi there! I've been on and off the web, until I stumbled across your page. I got stuck reading and going through the pictures. [...]
: Glad to see your web page is up and running again.
Thanks for sharing.
: Nice to meet you
: I miss your blogging. It was always an interesting read.
: I miss you 
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