Hyperdia

One of the most useful (and most used) websites for me while living in Tokyo, Japan is Hyperdia, which is an online resource for train schedules.  Since we don’t have a car, I use the train daily to commute to work and as well, and trains to travel around Japan.
It is simple to use, yet [...]

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Merry Christmas

I would like to wish everyone a joyous and blessed Christmas.  As a virtual Christmas card to all, I would like to share the one we received from our Tokyo apartment building owners – Santa sitting in a Japanese tatami room having green tea, isn’t this cool?

And finally, a Christmas video titled “Christmas in [...]

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Illuminations of Tokyo

Although Japan does not celebrate Christmas (December 25 is not a holiday), you will find many areas around Tokyo with spectacular lights, or illuminations, to mark the season.  Typically, these lights can be enjoyed between mid-November and December 25, although a few stay on until January or February.
Below is just a sample.  I’ll let the [...]

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Geek and Poke – 2 Models

For all you social networking geeks (hey, that’s me!) out there, this one from Geek and Poke is for you …

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世論 What Japan Thinks

A recent survey from the What Japan Thinks blog web site concluded that most Japanese thought that it is cool to speak English.  Not exactly scientific with only 430 polled.  The results also showed that Asian languages were rated much lower than Western ones.

What Japan Thinks was created by Scottish blogger Ken Yasumoto-Nicolson, who [...]

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Danny Choo: Tokyo Dancing Stormtrooper

One of the earliest links I posted on Facebook was the Tokyo Dancing Stormtrooper video, as I am a Star Wars fan living in Tokyo.

At that time, I didn’t know that Danny Choo was the Tokyo Dancing Stormtrooper.  Who the heck is Danny Choo?
Actually, he is the son of Jimmy Choo, [...]

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Hollywood stars in Japanese ads

Hollywood stars have global appeal.  Here in Japan, it is no different as famous Hollywood stars have appeared in Japanese advertisements selling drinks, cars, phones, electronics, etc.  Have you seen the movie titled “Lost in Translation” with Bill Murray.  He played a movie star who traveled to Tokyo to shoot a commercial for Suntory Whiskey.
Currently, [...]

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Sony Playstation Home

PlayStation Home finally opened worldwide on Thursday, December 11, 2008 after almost 2 years of delays.  Playstation Home is a virtual world, similar to Second Life, for the gaming community.  It is also free of charge.

We have a Playstation 3 (bought in Japan as I had blogged about earlier this year) so I’ll have [...]

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Podcasts

Similar to Aaron and his recent blog post, I have been enjoyed viewing video podcasts during my long daily commute to work using the Tokyo subways and trains.
Video podcasts are a new feature in the Apple iTunes store and I am currently subscribed to the following free podcasts:

A-Z Guide to Modern Life
Anderson Cooper 360
G4 Attack [...]

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Tsukiji Fish Market

Tsukiji Fish Market is one of the most famous and popular tourist attractions in Tokyo, especially the early morning tuna auctions at 5:00 am.  It supplies fresh tuna to many sushi restaurants in the Tokyo area and the rest of Japan.
Unfortunately, due to its popularity, tourists will be banned for a month beginning December 15, [...]

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