Subscribe: RSS Feed
Subscribe: Facebook Timeline
Follow me on Twitter
Connect with me on LinkedIn
Add me to your Google+ circle
Category Archives: Life
More Japanese Oddities
Here are assorted pictures of funny posters, shops, and situations that didn’t fit neatly in the previous posts. Enjoy! First up, there’s a strange billboard for ‘Cream Quiz,’ a game show on TV Asahi. These guys have bingo boards on … Continue reading
Posted in International, Life, Photos, Pop Culture, School, Travel Leave a comment
Tsukiji Fish Market Rules
What you are about to see are the cutest set of rules ever created. Tsukiji fish market is primarily a place of business, not a sightseeing spot. However, tourists love seeing Japanese people buy and sell fish. The posters are hand … Continue reading
Posted in International, Life, Photos, School, Travel Leave a comment
Day 7: Tsukiji Fish Market And Auction
I am running on two hours of sleep and three cups of coffee. This morning, I woke up at 3:00a and took a taxi to Tsukiji fish market to watch the famous fish auction. The fish market opens to visitors … Continue reading
Posted in International, Life, Photos, School, Travel Leave a comment
Akihabara Is A Scary Place
During my anime-loving phase in college, my dream was to fly to Japan and visit Akihabara Electric Town, the mecca of all things otaku. I would have given anything to visit Akiba. Now, I’ve seen Akiba with my own eyes. … Continue reading
Posted in Games, International, Life, Photos, Pop Culture, School, Travel Leave a comment
Day 6: Sitting Under The Cherry Blossom Tree
Back in Fall semester, when the Japan Trek was first announced by the now legendary J-Crew, students became incredibly excited about seeing the cherry blossoms in Tokyo! But as J-Crew narrowed down the trip dates and followed the meteorological forecast … Continue reading
Posted in International, Life, Photos, School, Travel Leave a comment