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Reality. Its always been the most important thing to me. More than love or happiness or kindness. And all my life, all I've been doin is running away from reality... You don't understand... I can't take reality right now. As long as I live by the fundamental principle, that deluded is better than...
I know, I'm bad... lost in contact for ages... I was too busy with my graduation then moved to Japan immediately!!! Now I'm still hunting for a job madly!!(and maid cafe is my goal! XDDD) And also looking for new place to stay.....= =" in brief..... it shows by the photos!! Just in...
Ian led off today with an overview of Japanese history for the first seminar. Each week we will meet for a student seminar and then have a session either in the lab, updating our blogs, or learning skills such as photography and sketching. Thom is helping new students to set up their blogs today.
I was finally able to send out my first email to my host family... It took me THREE FREAKING DAYS to write!!!! First, I had to talk it out with my mom. Because apparently she doesn't want me asking "personal" questions or anything, so that I can save them for when I actually meet them face to face....
WAhhhh quite a big earthquake just came now! It seems that the earthquake happened at Tohoku district where is north of Honshuu which is the main island of Japan. Tohoku is quite far from Tokyo but I felt the earthquake quite big. I was on skype then some of my friends came online when the...
I have this dream-fantasy about living in a house somewhere with a lot of greenery, tucked away in the country-side. Ivy is involved. Maybe moss. It's sometimes part British Lake District, part rural Japan, part Pacific Northwest. I long time ago, I watched a movie called Still Breathing, starring...
It's too hot. Way too hot. If you are crazy enough to plan to take a trip to Japan before it gets to autumn, come prepared. Wear a hat. Pack light clothes. Drink lots of water, or sample all those "sports drink" from convenience stores (and while I'm on the topic- Pocali Sweat does not contain any...
I can't decide whether to laugh or cry at this, and the fact that it's so goddamned popular.
Today is Wednesday that means Thai Truck for Lunch in Meguro. I saw fellow Vox member Shin waiting in line and got to talk with him for a little while. Photos taken with the Nokia N82.
For anyone who doubts for a minute they just saw and heard the two best musical performing groups in the world after watching the DVD of the “Battle Concert:” Show me someone better. Show me. You can’t. It was a masterpiece. For the fan, the astonishing event of April 20 between Berryz Kobo and °C-u...
There’s no real way to describe this concert. It’s the best thing since last April 2007 when Berryz Kobo invaded Saitama Super Arena, but this April 20 concert with °C-ute added was too much. Too much. What a great idea and what a great use of the hit songs of both groups. °C-ute won, by the...
I received a parcel last week... inside the parcel was Arashi Dream"A"live concert goods!! I literally cried from happiness. My beautiful friend bought them for me when she went to the concerts in Tokyo! Inside the parcel was a letter from my friend and in the letter there was a small silver tape...
Major intersections in Shinjuku are reported to have the busiest crosswalks in Tokyo. I decided to take advantage of this opportunity and stopped for some people watching on a square next to Shinjuku 3-chome. It is a major shopping area, so there are several gigantic TV screens around the square,...
The area in front of Shinjuku station and the nearby Studio Alta square are popular meeting points in Tokyo. The shopping streets in Shinjuku are crammed with every possible kind of advertising. Vertical and horizontal banners, window panels that spill over onto office buildings, bold posters, and...
This colorful and curvy building is synonymous with Ginza district. Ginza is an upscale shopping district, home to famous department stores like Mitsukoshi. During the Golden Week national holidays, the office and government districts of Tokyo are rather empty, but people do come to Ginza for a...
I woke up early this morning for this. Continued from episode 9 of CHANGE... the Prime Minister collapsed during budget deliberations as he was answering a question by Kanbayashi. His doctor says he had a severe attack of vertigo and was unconscious after he hit his head when he fell down. When he...
I'm back wif my update on my family trip to Japan in May 2008, hehehe. Work was pretty stressful e last 2 weeks, everyday come back home very tired, didn't felt like doing anything n so i took all e time during e weekends to recuperate, hahaha. Of cos i didn't rot at home to recuperate e last 2 week...
Sometimes I forget that I am in Japan. I live with foreigners (see above) and near Roppongi. Having gotten used to the small size of our dwelling, there are no clues inside my "mansion" that I am in Japan. Until I am sitting in the afternoon, having my nescafe, checking my email or voxing, and I...
Parking Meter Alarm Parking Timer Link: Spoon Sisters The Parking Meter Alarm is a timer which alerts you to feed the meter when your parking time is up. You can set the time by 5-minute increments. It has a spring-loaded cylinder which holds up to 10 quarters, and a key-ring for your keys....
The famous part of Asakusa district is a small piece of Edo-era Tokyo.The main shopping street, Nakamise-dōri, is filled with tourist shops, many of which have been around for over a century. Some of the shops specialize in uniquely Japanese goods. Some shops just have a distinct Japanese flavor,...
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