FFC: Serenity amongst the Shinjuku Tombstones

Finding a serene oasis in busy Tokyo

Friendly Friday: SMILES

Today is World Smile Day! The first Friday of every October is celebrated around the globe as World Smile Day. … More

Rooms with a View

Talking about rooms with a view … I admire Japanese innovation. Forget sushi & anime. My most lasting impression of … More

Japanese Food TV

As mentioned in my previous post, I am a bit food obsessed. It’s why I find some Japanese shows intriguing. … More

Favorite Japanese Food

In a recent conversation with Moon and Amanda , we got to talking about Japanese food. Looking back, I realize … More

Passages in to Tokyo

Passages between crowded buildings can be nasty. But the Golden Gai alleys take you away to magical mysterious places. Brought … More

Friendly Friday: Design

This week’s Friendly Friday Challenge: Design was a tough one. I don’t normally take pictures of well designed structures, buildings … More

Friendly Friday: Illumination

Angel of light and illumination Hidden and found In a dark alley in Tokyo re: Friendly Friday Challenge: Illumination Photo … More

Tokyo Noir

Hidden away from the glittery lights of Shinjuku is a warren of bars and pubs called Golden Gai. Like Omoide … More

Tokyo Conveniences – Part 2

The first time I visited Japan in 2009, I was startled by the toilets. Almost as much as I was by the Beijing toilets, but in a totally different way. Whereas the Chinese squat toilets forced me to get reacquainted with the basics, Japanese toilets scared me with their advanced electronics.