Travel
Kyoto, Walking
I came on a short trip to Kyoto, arriving last night having taken the shinkansen from Tokyo with family. It was raining when we arrived but eager to see…
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Photos
Olympic Kids
I attended an event as part of the Tokyo 2016 Olympic, Paralympic Bid at the Hatagaya Kindergarten in Shibuya. The children were excited about seeing real Olympians and the trampoline display.
Shopping
Sushi Train at home
If you have eaten sushi you probably experienced the conveyor belt that carries the sushi plates around the counter at kaiten-sushi (回転寿司) chains. Then…
Conbini Monday
Conbini Monday Wk10
I played golf in Ibaraki-ken last week and stopped at a Sankus convenience store in the parking area at Ishioka. It was a hot day and most people were…
Characters
Solar Bear
Solar Bear has now moved from being just a plastic model warning us about the threat of global warming, to having his own line of global products on the…
Characters
Bus Musume
We've had a few posts on trains in Japan recently, and to even things up I was going to highlight some buses. I came across a post by kimonobox showing…
Culture
CGM Night 5
CGM Night 5 was held recently at the KDDI web communications head office in Tokyo. It was my first time to attend and thanks to Danny Choo and Andrew…
Culture
Kimura Kaela
A new album is out by Kimura Kaela and it looks like she can afford to splash advertising all over Shibuya station. Due out today the album is called…
Outdoors & Sport
Tokyo 2016 Project
Recently I have been busy working with 3 fellow J-Bloggers on a community blog project to support the Tokyo2016 Bid for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.…
Conbini Monday
Conbini Monday Wk9
Following up on last weeks look at Mitsuya Cider , I found a new Premium product from them which is selling in a limited quantity set. The drink's unusual…
Shibuya
Shibuya Videos
Video (original link) Shibuya In May from eleven23 on Vimeo . Video (original link) Shibuya May 23 2009 from eleven23 on Vimeo . Video (original link)…
Trains & Transport
Elevator Manners
It is always good to see workers of large corporations taking the initiative themselves. It looks like at Shibuya station, they decided there was a need…
Culture
Dancing in the Park
The weekend is always a busy day in Yoyogi Park .There are plenty of people out strolling, picnicking, playing ball and generally having a good time. You…
Conbini Monday
Disney Conbini
If you thought all convenience stores in Japan were the same, branded as a Lawson, 7 Eleven, ampm or other type, then you need to take a closer look at…
Trains & Transport
E5 Shinkansen + Quiz answers
The first media test run of the new E5 Shinkansen was on the 17th June, 2009. The Sankei Newspaper had some good photos you can see. Click on the arrow…
Buildings
Bicycle Snack
As well as being big on technology, Japan has many world class architects and designers. Some of the design work is for buildings and public spaces…
Culture
What's my name?
This children's ride machine was in a 1940/50's Japan exhibit. Does anyone know the name of the character?
Culture
NHK Olympic Concert
Sunday night, I attended the Olympic Concert 2009 hosted by NHK, at NHK Hall. With Tokyo bidding to get the 2016 Olympic Games, and the decision on that…