Hello my Friends. How are you?
I've been relaxed today as I set up stuff in my new pad here in Tokyo and listen to the rain. When I want to take pictures the rain makes me angry but relaxing at home it is wonderful. Tomorrow I will venture out again to find the grocery, a good 100 yen stores and other important things. Tonight I am going to enjoy some more writing and then watch the latest Bond film online again.
Peace & Love,
--Zackary
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I've been relaxed today as I set up stuff in my new pad here in Tokyo and listen to the rain. When I want to take pictures the rain makes me angry but relaxing at home it is wonderful. Tomorrow I will venture out again to find the grocery, a good 100 yen stores and other important things. Tonight I am going to enjoy some more writing and then watch the latest Bond film online again.
Peace & Love,
--Zackary
Actually I Am Not Leaving Japan Afterall
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
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"Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans." -John Lennon
My life seems to change by the moment these days. As I was trying to drag myself to the travel agency without much luck I got a new job offer. This offer was too good to turn down so I said yes. Thus, I will be moving to Tokyo and working as an ALT (Assistant Language Teacher) again at one public junior high school. I am very excited about living in Tokyo again and being able to stay in Japan.
My life seems to change by the moment these days. As I was trying to drag myself to the travel agency without much luck I got a new job offer. This offer was too good to turn down so I said yes. Thus, I will be moving to Tokyo and working as an ALT (Assistant Language Teacher) again at one public junior high school. I am very excited about living in Tokyo again and being able to stay in Japan.
A big thank you goes out to my parents for being incredibly supportive during this process. I love them more than I can ever express. Thank you also to all of you that posted comments and wished me a good journey home.
Soon I must pack up the computer so this will be my last post from Nagoya.
Peace and Love,
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The Story of Chu-ken Hachiko (Tokyo, Japan)
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
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Hachiko the living dog was born in 1932 and belonged to a professor named Eisaburo Uyeno. They were great friends and Hachiko always followed him to the train in the morning and waited for him there at night.
In 1952 Professor Uyeno went to work with Hachiko as usual but got sick and died before he could return to his faithful friend. Hachiko continued to return to the station each and every day for the next ten years until he died. Many people noticed how he returned every day and he became a hero in Japan.
The popular Japanese artist Ando Teru created this sculpture in 1948. It was destroyed in the war and re-built after.
Looking for Chu-ken Hachiko (The Faithful Dog, in Tokyo)
Monday, June 01, 2009
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A few months ago in Tokyo I was supposed to meet Doug (Bloglue), a new friend from Twitter in Shibuya by Hachiko the Dog. I got to the area early walked by the Dog and started taking pictures and videos. It may be hard to believe that I got lost during this process. Okay, maybe not so hard to believe! Anyway, I was in a silly mood and started asking people where the Dog was. People would look puzzled and would then say, "On the dog." Before long I ran into two friends laughing and having a good time. I repeated my question about the Dog and they pointed the way. Then one of them being silly walked that way pulling on my sleeve. I laughed with them and took a few pictures while being led along. If you have a good sense of humor Japan can be a wonderful place.
Some Days are Better Than Others (Tokyo, Japan)
Monday, June 01, 2009
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Yes this is a dark picture that needs more life and light. Yes the tree is ugly and offers no comfort. All and all the day was like that too.My Going Away Party at Shooters in Nagoya, Japan
Sunday, May 31, 2009
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I think maybe Nigel took this one, I'm not sure. Despite the fact I am still thin this picture makes me look properly fat! From the left: Z, Simone, Doug, Catherine. The Japanese guy was a friend of a friend and I never understood his name. The music and the other people at Shooters are noisy.
Doug (from America), Catherine (from Australia) & Nigel (from England).
I was walking to Shooters and ran into Nigel talking on his cell. It is highly possible that I was a bit lost. Creativity I have in spades, a sense of direction not so much! Nigel had time to stop by for a drink (or two) and invited his Japanese friend.
Doug and Ichiro. 
Nilesh and Z.
I am way too tired, I forget both of their names!
I never did get their names but they are a cute couple.
JP the mad Englishmen and his girl.
I will write another much longer article on beer in Japan but this picture is about one thing. When the Japanese pour beer in Japan it often has way too much head like this one does. Americans don't get that emotional about it but my English and Australian friends do. "What is this?" they often say their sense of humor gone. To be honest I can't always pour beer properly. If you need a perfect martini I am your man.
I can't remember what we were singing but I felt like a rock star. A microphone and a serious amount of suspicious free drinks will do that every time. It only really works if you are with your best mates which I was.
I have to admit that fashion ads in America often don't make any sense whatsoever. Still, this ad is impressive for its random use of English. This kind of thing is very common in Japan.
This is at Tokyo Station and I passed as it seemed to expensive for the small size.
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