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Harumi Triton Square

tok_jimmy — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 01:47:14 +0000

Curious display of petals & coloured sand near Triton Tower in Harumi, Tokyo. What happens if the wind blows?!

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Human Vending Machine

tok_jimmy — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 04:46:01 +0000

What did you dress up as for Halloween this year?

Pet Rental

tok_jimmy — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 12:17:29 +0000

Love pets but don’t want the hassle of feeding or housing them?

Luckily we have the solution here in Tokyo: pet rental by the hour!
I tried it last year to give my son some experience looking after a pet and we had a great time. Through the power of teh Interweb, I ended up getting interviewed about my experience and it will be in an article in the Wall Street Journal this weekend. You can also read it online here.

Tokyo Motor Show 2007 – The Girls

tok_jimmy — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 02:22:40 +0000

Following on from yesterday’s post, now it’s time for the photos you really wanted to see: the Girls of the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show.

Cut & Paste Tokyo

tok_jimmy — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 03:46:44 +0000

8 designers, 5 judges, 3 rounds of 15 minutes: Cut & Paste comes to Tokyo on Saturday night at Womb in Shibuya.
Watch digital design, live as the 8 contestants’ creations develop over each round of 15 minutes, beamed across the venue.
Till reviewed Cut & Paste Berlin.

More info on the Tokyo event here

Tokyo Motor Show 2007 – The Cars

tok_jimmy — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 01:42:18 +0000

Last Friday I was at the Tokyo Motor Show. Here are the photos.
My highlights were as follows:
Concepts: Mazda Taiki (pictured)
New model: Nissan GT-R
Car in my price range: Mustang
Luxury: Rolls Royce
Ugly: Mitsuoka Orochi

Tune in again tomorrow to see the Tokyo Motor Show girls….

Salaryman Syndrome

tok_jimmy — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 16:32:46 +0000

Work Work Work Work Drink Collapse Work Work Work Work Drink Collapse

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AIG Open 2007

tok_jimmy — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 23:15:04 +0000

The AIG Japan Open Tennis Championships are underway in Ariake, Tokyo. Although Roger Federer isn’t back to defend his title, there are still plenty of big names taking part, including Venus Williams and Lleyton Hewitt.
Like last year, they are behind schedule because of the rain, but that should just mean that you will get more matches for your money. I’ll try to catch a few games tomorrow evening if I can.
Living just over the road from the Ariake tennis complex, this is a fun time of the year. I bumped into some pro’s shopping in our Lawson convenience store and last night a couple of them were watching our evening tennis coaching session.
Check the official website for the schedule and ticketing.

Hot Dog from a Vending Machine

tok_jimmy — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:15:26 +0000

Food again, but at the other end of the spectrum. We all heard about the wacky vending machines before coming to Japan, but this still surprised me. Hot dogs, noodles, french fries, etc microwaved from frozen, 400Yen each.
It even has our favourite UsoGaijin 嘘外人 advertising it.
Has anyone out there tried one of these?

Paella

tok_jimmy — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 19:49:23 +0000

Authentic paella right in the heart of Tokyo!
I was at La Taperia on Monday, enjoying Madrileno tapas, Rioja wine & a great atmosphere conjured up by the Madrileno owner, Carlos.
Highly recommended, though predictably a little pricey compared to Spain.
Monday is Spanish conversation night, great for those like me wanting to practise their castellano.
Anyone know of other good Spanish restaurants in Tokyo?

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