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Earth Angel - Tokyo

Sunday, June 21, 2009 / Posted by Zackary / comments (0)

Don't Let the Door Hit You On the Way Out

Friday, June 19, 2009 / Posted by Zackary / comments (2)

Beyond Relaxing at Work - Tokyo, Japan

Friday, June 19, 2009 / Posted by Zackary / comments (1)

Common Type of Menu in Japan

Friday, June 19, 2009 / Posted by Zackary / comments (0)



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These places are nice with a group because they have something for almost everyone. For those wanting a liquid dinner they usually have a nice liquor selection. With pictures on an ad like this you are almost guaranteed to have a menu with pretty pictures too.

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Creative Pizzeria Ad - Tokyo

Friday, June 19, 2009 / Posted by Zackary / comments (0)

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A 1,050 Yen Lunch - Tokyo

Friday, June 19, 2009 / Posted by Zackary / comments (0)

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Tokyo - Peter Rabbit Flowers

Friday, June 19, 2009 / Posted by Zackary / comments (0)

Visiting Japan III - See Two Movies

Thursday, June 18, 2009 / Posted by Zackary / comments (0)

Japan is a wild mix of the traditional and the ultra new always at odds with each other. I recommend "The Last Samurai," http://twurl.nl/5bd3ha for the traditional view and "Lost in Translation," http://twurl.nl/2rumk4 for the modern view.

As they were both major blockbusters I won't summarize them here. The transformation Tom Cruise goes through in "Samurai," from an arrogant Westerner coming to understand Japan and its mindset is fascinating. "Samurai," was shot in Sho-sha-zan Engyo-ji Temple in Himeji-city, Chion-in temple in Kyoto, and the general Kyoto area.

Bill Murray is arrogant as well but befuddled by his life and culture shock. "Lost" catches the decadence and sadness of a wealthy foreigner trying to find his way. I like the scene where he is on set for a commercial and the Japanese director speaks for several minutes. Murray says, "What was all that?" The translator says something like, "More focus." Murray stayed at The Park Hyatt Tokyo http://twurl.nl/0jikh3 which has great views of Tokyo and beautiful rooms. I am saving up to buy a drink at this exquisite hotel bar.

Your Japanese Travel Guide,
-Zackary

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Liquor Shop Vending Machine - Tokyo

Thursday, June 18, 2009 / Posted by Zackary / comments (0)

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In case you are out for a walk and need a fix it is easy to get. Walking down the street with an open container of alcohol is legal.

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Capsule Hotel Near My Home in Tokyo

Thursday, June 18, 2009 / Posted by Zackary / comments (0)