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Puricute

Posted on 3/31/2010 at 11:13:15 PM

I’ve been Asianized.

Japan, Day 5: Sayonara

Posted on 2/11/2010 at 3:32:33 PM

Thursday, January 28, 2010
Not much happened today aside from getting ready to get back home to Korea. I had originally wanted to spend the morning exploring a bit more, but once I realized how long it would take me to get back to the airport by train, I decided against it. Oh well. The flight [...]

Michael Japanson

Posted on 1/29/2010 at 8:08:21 PM

Japan, Day 4: Shibuya

Posted on 1/29/2010 at 11:47:44 AM

Wednesday, January 27, 2010
I was on my own again today. While it was great having company yesterday and exploring with Gordon, I really wanted to experience some solo action again. After treating myself to the most delicious tempura meal of my life, I decided to head down to Shibuya for a last round of Jennifer [...]

Japan, Day 3: Central Tokyo & Odaiba

Posted on 1/29/2010 at 11:18:45 AM

Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Today I met up with Gordon in the afternoon and we decided to take a river cruise down the Sumida river into Central Tokyo. The cruise is another form of transportation instead of the subway and it makes for much better scenery. We were in for great weather again, sunny with temperatures [...]

Japan, Day 2: Asakusa and Ueno

Posted on 1/27/2010 at 7:55:18 PM

Monday, January 25, 2010
After allowing myself some much needed sleeping-in time, I decided to explore Asakusa, the area around my hostel. But the first mission of the day was getting some grub. Since I can’t read or speak Japanese, I have to limit myself to restaurants that have English menus or plastic food models. Luckily, [...]

Japan, Day 1: Konnichiwa! Arrival and Harajuku

Posted on 1/26/2010 at 2:14:29 PM

Sunday, January 24, 2010
After a restless night of packing and anticipation, I made it to the Incheon International airport in Korea to catch my flight to Tokyo. Check-in was quick and hassle free and I had about an hour to spare before I boarded the plane. The flight over to Japan was fast; just slightly [...]