Enoshima Sunset
On the way back to the station, I caught a view of Enoshima in Tokyo, Japan, just after sunset.
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Celebrating Abroad
I’ve been working on the theory that birthdays abroad don’t count. I like this theory because I’ve now celebrated six birthdays abroad (one in London, four in China, and now one in Tokyo). It might explain why a lot of people guess I’m six years younger than I really am. Since my birthday was midweek
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Glimpse of Mt. Fuji from Enoshima
My first glimpse of Mt. Fuji came during my day trip to Enoshima and Kamakura. The weather was great for a walk around the island and surrounding area.
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Tim Burton Christmas in Tokyo
I found a Tokyo department store window display for Christmas, “Finding Wonder Christmas,” that reminded me of Tim Burton.
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Signs of Amusement in Japan
Sometimes it isn’t so easy to find bad translations in Japan, but I managed to find a little bit of Engrish signs in Tokyo.
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Reaching the Power Spot at Mt. Takao
A day hike up the sacred Mt. Takao in Tokyo for a view of Mt. Fuji through the clouds and a visit to Yakuoin Temple to see Tengu and throngs of visitors.
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New Language Barriers in Japan
I have encountered a whole new experience of language barriers in Japan, and there are not many people who speak English in Tokyo.
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Is Japan Really Weird?
Japan has a reputation for being a bit…well, weird. There are plenty of stories that have been passed around over the years about unusual fashions, foods, products, and even sex. But, is Japan really that unusual? Over the years, I have encountered plenty of weirdness around the US. If anything, people in the US like
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First Meals in Japan
A variety of tasty food that I got to sample in my first weeks in Tokyo, Japan. Gyoza, squid, curry, and who knows what I ate.
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Travel Money Problems
Sometimes we encounter problems with foreign currency or using credit cards abroad. I had a major problem with the ATM in Japan.
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How Much Do You Love Your Beer?
I bet you don’t love it as much as this panda. Now, I love my beer and all, but I don’t think I love it as much as this panda humping a beer can. I found this in a liquor store in the Shimokitazawa neighborhood, which kind of reminds me of Williamsburg with its hipster
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Day at Yoyogi Park
After a week of clouds and rain, the sun finally came out in Tokyo and I headed into the city to visit Yoyogi park and the Meiji Shinto shrine.
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Getting to Know Tokyo
While exploring my neighborhood in the suburbs of Tokyo, I found a nature trail that led to a small Buddhist temple.
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Sensoji Temple in the Rain
Getting soaked in the rain during a tour of Tokyo, Japan’s oldest Buddhist temple, Sensoji Temple, which is dedicated to bodhisattva Kannon (Guanyin).
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First Impressions of Tokyo
My first impressions of Tokyo, Japan, after arriving in the rain a visit to Akihabara, the electronics mall, and the Maid Cafe.
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