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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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]