War End Anniversary Preview
I haven’t got all the details sorted yet so here’s just a preview of what happened in Tokyo on August 15th.
View ArticleJapan 2008
There isn’t a real post today since I was working on creating a compilation page for all my posts from my Japan trip this past summer. You’ll notice a link at the top right of the page that says Japan...
View ArticleUniqlo
Japan is a shopping paradise. Not really because prices are any lower than elsewhere but you can pretty much find anything there. Into high end brands? There’s a Louis Vuitton, Chanel or Cartier...
View ArticleJapanese Human Slip N’ Slide
Regular readers will no doubt be aware of my love for zany Japanese game shows where people usually do embarassing things or get hurt, usually by way of a kick to the junk, for the amusement of the...
View ArticleConveyor Belt Sushi
When I was in Japan, I had not only one of the best sushi experiences of my life at Sushi Dai but also one of the best meals of my life. However, living in Japan can get quite expensive and spending...
View ArticlePhotography Is Not A Crime
There seems to be a disturbing trend in today’s “security conscious” (read: paranoid) world where photographers are treated as criminals. Before you ask, paparazzi are not photographers. Neither are...
View ArticleWhy You Should Travel Alone
The first question I was asked every time someone found out I was going on a three month trip to Japan was “Who are you going with?”. Most were stunned to find out I was going by myself and more...
View ArticleIn-Flight Entertainment
If you’ve been on as many flights as I have, you’ll probably know the usual procedure and pretty much zone out when the flight attendants and/or the video talk at the beginning. Heck, I already have my...
View ArticleWhy You Shouldn’t Travel Alone
While I’m in favor of flying solo when it comes to vacations, there are some very valid concerns if you decide to do so. My family was not all that pleased when I said I would be going on my trip to...
View ArticleIt’s Rude To Do That In Japan
Don’t worry. The scope of the statement is actually rather wide so whatever you happen to be thinking of, it probably applies. It’s no secret that Japan is a land of procedure and courtesy. Many of us...
View ArticleTravel Tips: Hitting The Wall
Although the majority of his music is synonymous with easy listening boredom, John Mayer is actually a rather funny dude. I mean, his impromptu stand-up has received positive reviews and he’s had...
View ArticleGreen Tea Coke to be Released in Japan
We really shouldn’t be surprised by anything coming from Japan these days. I mean, this is the country with “complete the tongue twister or get kicked in the junk” game shows. In fact, this move seems...
View ArticleTime-Lapse Makes Tokyo Even More Gorgeous
Time-lapse is almost as cool as high-speed cameras and can make just about anything seem more dramatic and epic. This, for example, is a video of Tokyo, specifically the Shinjuku area. I recognized...
View ArticleYasukuni Shrine Riots/Protests
I’m sure all of us foreigners regard the Japanese as a very polite and courteous people but every August 15th, Tokyo is full of protesters, police in full riot gear and fist-fights between the left...
View ArticleJapan Revisited
I’ve recently decided that I’d like to go to Japan again, probably for a longer term than my summer stay last year. I thought that since I recently graduated, now seems like a good time to go live in...
View ArticleAsakusa: Temples and Fireworks
Asakusa is one of the most popular areas of Tokyo for two main reasons: the Sensō-ji temple and the Sumida River Fireworks. Sensō-ji, a.k.a. Asakusa Kannon, is the oldest and most famous Buddhist...
View ArticleHachiko Crossing
Most people will know this as “that wicked busy intersection in Japan” rather than its given name. Of course, the description is mostly true as Shibuya is one of the biggest hubs for the various...
View ArticleSan Juan, Puerto Rico
If you follow me on Twitter, you might know that I’m traveling for the next two weeks in the Caribbean. I’m currently in San Juan, Puerto Rico…swimming in the warm, blue Atlantic waters and sitting on...
View ArticleAwesome Kuala Lumpur Timelapse (and What I’m Doing With This Blog)
This is one of the coolest timelapse videos I’ve seen. Love the way the camera tracks small details and how the whole thing just flows well. Add Malaysia to my list of places I just have to visit,...
View ArticleSearching For The Perfect Camera Bag – Kelly Moore Thirst Relief Bag
Nearly every photographer I know is in a constant search for the perfect camera bag, the one that fits the equipment they need, looks good and comfortable enough to carry around for a long period of...
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