Archive for January, 2008
Snow in Tokyo
I woke up this morning and saw light snow flakes falling. It was the first real snow of the year, it covered my small garden in a thin blanket of snow.
Seeing snow fall in Tokyo is always a treat for me, as it is such a rare experience (on average there are only a few [...]
Posted: January 24th, 2008 under - Tokyo, Winter.
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GALA Yuzawa
Just over an hour ride on the shinkansen (bullet train), and we were at the snow. GALA Yuzawa is the most convenient ski resort for car less Tokyoites. Once you exit the station, you are at the snow. I was told, that this convenience brings in the crowds. But that was not the case on [...]
Posted: January 21st, 2008 under - Snow Areas, Sports.
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Top 10 Japanese Souvenirs – Asakusa
Wondering what to buy your loved one? Look no further.
January 18 – TBS (a Japanese TV station), asked 203 foreigners in Asakusa, “What souvenir did you buy today?”
Here is the Top 10 Most Popular Responses…
No. 1 Jikatabi – ninja shoes
No.2 Chochin – Japanese lantern decoration
No. 3 Toy Katana – [...]
Posted: January 19th, 2008 under - Tokyo, Shopping.
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Happy New Year
The last few minutes of 2007 were ticking by, in the heart of Tokyo. I was surrounded by good friends and a guy in a fundoshi (loin cloth), dancing proudly next to me. The music was getting louder and faster, as was the intake of sake.
We were at Game Over 2007 (a [...]
Posted: January 16th, 2008 under Others.
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