This months Blog Matsuri has come to an end. Thanks to everyone who submitted an article related to Sport in Japan!
In no particular order, the entries are:
Shane presents Kendama - It’s a Sport You Know!
Nick presents Even Japan Plays Korfball
Billy presents The Love of Sports and the Desire to Win
Liv presents Pillow Fight
and finally, my article Sumo, nappy-wearing cr...... [Show More]
I missed it again. What with the move to b5 and all sorts of other things going on, the deadline went right past me. What’s up with that?
The theme for the September Japan Matsuri (festival) - Japanese language.
I would have liked to have added -
Our Turtle Who Art in Heaven
or
Worms and Pizza
but, dang it, I missed the invitation.
Still, here are a few who did ma...... [Show More]
• We’re all familiar with the Taste of Chicago , an all-out food fest featuring dozens of Chicago restaurants. Foodies will want to check out the upscale version , Chicago Gourmet. Over two dozen famous Chicago chefs (including Rick Bayless , David Burke , and Art Smith ) will be offering some of their signature dishes for the event, along with wine tastings and cooking demonstr...... [Show More]
I’ve improved JapanSoc profiles a little bit to allow for Twitter and YouTube profile urls, and you can even embed a YouTube video in your profile now! I’ve also made the Digg and StumbleUpon fields into hyperlinks, so be sure to use your urls instead of just usernames. See my profile for an example . Thanks to “Mak ushitaR 21; Shane of The Tokyo Traveler for nudging me in...... [Show More]
on with the shochu Post Source: feeds.b5media.com Posted: Sep 18 2008 11:00:13
What’s your favorite cocktail? Gin and tonic? Rum and cola? Vodka and fruit juice? Sure, these classics are great, but perhaps your mixology menu could use a refresher. Have a taste of Shochu.
Shochu, a restaurant bar in Lakeview (formerly Platiyo , three doors north of Andalous ), is named after a popular beverage in Japan . The alcohol is low in calories (15-20 in one ounce...... [Show More]
Location: Marunouchi district Destination: Tokyo Country: Japan Year Taken: 2008
Photographer: Shane Sakata Blog: The Tokyo Traveler
With 70 members of this herd, these global roaming pieces of cow art have visited over 50 cities since 1999. Their latest visit is Tokyo’s Marunouchi district.
As part of Cow Parade 2008 the fiberglass replicas...... [Show More]
For months before coming to Japan I read blogs of ex-pats living here to give me some insight into what the experience might be like. Since arriving, I have become involved in a small online community of ex-pat bloggers. I have now ‘met’ and communicated with many of those bloggers I used to read and it’s been both fun and a great support. One of those bloggers is Shane (of...... [Show More]
Sometimes you just get lucky. Along with our trip to Vietnam I’m offered a sidetrip to Tokyo. As a Japanese language studend, this is the best that happen to you. We all know that students are not quite affluent. Eventhough we “Modernes Japan” students in Duesseldorf are blessed with one of the largest Japanese communities in Europe, traveling to Japan is still the best you can ...... [Show More]
Well, the Japan Blog Matsuri for August is up on Shane’s “The Tokyo Traveler.”
There are some really great posts!
Shane’s post was particularly interesting. It was about Lafcadio Hearn’s impressions of Tokyo (...... [Show More]
for the love of tokyo Post Source: www.cherryblossomadventures.com Posted: Aug 19 2008 11:57:59
I arrived in Tokyo on a rainy March night with way too much luggage and no Japanese language skills to speak of. My great uncles old host student met me at the airport- and she was the only person I knew in Tokyo- although It was technically my first time meeting her. She was kind enough to come to the airport and show me the way to my new home- my Japanese university dorm in Kichijoji.
The bus ...... [Show More]
Here is my entry for the Japan Blog Matsuri
I don’t usually blog about my personal experiences in japan so this is kind of new for me. The good thing about that is I can put all my effort and creative release into this one post. And if it is really good then I can retire from personal blogging, as the champion, at the top of my game. And, more likely, if it is really bad, well I can use ...... [Show More]
Bandai, a Japanese toy company took that idea and turned it into a line of hot selling keychains named Mugen Putiputi (Japanese for “pop pop”) key chains, which allow people to pop or snap plastic air bubbles endlessly. The Mugen Putiputi received the Trendy Toy award for uniqueness and wide acceptance this week in Tokyo.
Oh crap, they’re even making a Wii “game” ...... [Show More]
Japanese cuisine is more than just sushi and sashimi. If you’re headed to Tokyo anytime soon and fancy a degustation of local flavors, check out this ABC article for some ideas on what to expect.
Once the menu is presented, the strange and often thrilling journey outside the comfort zone begins. Though Japanese cuisine is based on the familiar — rice, noodles, soups, tofu, fish, li...... [Show More]
Japan has many many wonders and limiting it to just 7 is almost impossible. A little while back Gary asked me to assist him with coming up with a list and getting a vote to come up with the New Seven Wonders Of Japan and i accepted.
Now, this list differs from the original Seven Wonders of The World and has been adapted to Japan, a place where must see and must do activities vary greatly from ...... [Show More]
Here’s a fun way to check out the UNESCO sites from the comfort of your own home. The World Heritage Tour website presents various UNESCO World Heritage sites that you can peruse on a world map.
Simply choose the area of the world you want to see. The map will zoom in to show the UNESCO sites within that area. Again, choose the one that interests you and you’ll have the ch...... [Show More]
The Tokyo Traveler reports that a Japanese company aired a commercial spoofing the Obama campaign (yes, they watch our news). The only problem, they portrayed Obama as a monkey. Obviously, the racism is evident.
The ad is below. Do read the original article here at the The Tokyo Traveler. And if you ever want to read up on all that is Japanese, feel free to visit that site regul...... [Show More]
Welcome to the July 7th, 2008 edition of the Carnival of Travelers .
This month’s theme was Summer Travel, and I interpreted the theme very loosely to include a wide variety of interpretations on the theme. We’ve got recommendations of places to go, things to do and see, ways to save money, tips to reduce stress, and all sorts of family fun.
There are lots of participants thi...... [Show More]
Looks like Asia is not just home to some of the most spectacular wonders of nature , it’s also where you can find some of the top “weird activities” around the world .
Photo Credit: KnOizKi via Flickr
Grab a dinner at the The Modern Toilet Restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan. or at the Cabbages and Condoms Restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand. Both guaranteed to give you a u...... [Show More]
If you’re a long-time reader of The San Diego Traveler, you may have joined us before we became part of b5media . If so, I hope you’ll take a look around here to see what else we offer in the Travel & Culture Channel.
This month, Mary Jo has rounded up a little something from each of our blogs, as part of Kicking Off Summer with the Travel & Culture Channel :
Filipina Soul ...... [Show More]
summer love Post Source: www.theparistraveler.com Posted: Jun 20 2008 12:58:18
The Travel Channel is at it once again, getting everyone ready for a great summer. Hope yours is filled with all sorts of fabulous travel experiences!
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Filipina Soul  – A yummy sounding recipe for Putong Puti (Rice Muffins) .
Flyaway Cafe  – Picks her 7 Family Vacation Destinations that are FUN & Educational .
Geeky Traveller  – Answers the questions Is the N...... [Show More]
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