New tunnel under the tracks
27 October 2024
Shimbashi to Yurakucho in the rain
Wet streets, neon lights, darkness at 5pm. All of these add up to photos of lights under bridges. One of the great things about Japan is that it g....
Back to back Asakusa attack
20 November 2023
Returning to Asakusa for Ramen
This morning I went through Asakusa and could not believe how many tourists were there, including me! So tonight I decided to go back there to bol....
Salty and hydrated
19 November 2023
Tokyo Ueno area
I got a bit dehydrated today, which made the train ride back from the hike a bit annoying, my legs were getting a bit crampy, felt a bit nauseous.....
Three nights is probably enough
9 November 2023
More ramen in Matsuyama
Hmm, I think Matsuyama has less busy areas than the population should warrant. Earlier today I saw many views of the entire city, and it looks ver....
No view roof garden
7 November 2023
Matsuyama shopping areas
Now I have seen Matsuyama. At least the connected by covered shopping streets dual central areas. It is a little quiet, but does have a large shop....
The aftermath
1 November 2023
Shibuya to Shinjuku via Harajuku
I thought I had better go and witness the aftermath of the devastation of Halloween in Shibuya. There was nothing destroyed or on fire to see alth....
Tomato soup night
17 May 2023
Eslite bookstore Xinyi
Tonight I went to a 24 hour bookstore that has 10 or so levels, including a basement food court, is open 24 hours, and sadly is cloding down soon.....
Fuxing about
4 May 2023
Sogo and Liaoning Street night market
Small update tonight. Earlier today my ultra fancy Garmin top of the line watch told me I was over stressed, and I should lay down and take some d....
Sleepy Joe
20 May 2022
Avoiding the crowds of Insadong
Apparently, Joe Biden just landed in town to take a nap, he likes doing that. It is live on every electronic billboard and every tv channel. In al....