Category: Japan

  • Tokyo’s Fighter’s Crossover -Akihabara- 100th Anniversary Team Ratio Tournament

    -Fighter’s Crossover- Akihabara is a weekly gathering, usually on Wednesday, at Akihabara’s E-sports Square for Street Fighter V players. It is organized by Kagechhi, and this weekend he ran two tournaments celebrating having held 100 of these locals. The second event on October 29th was a “Ratio” Tournament. You build a team of 2-3 people, […]

  • Tokyo’s Fighter’s Crossover -Akihabara- 100th Anniversary 2-2 Team Tournament

    -Fighter’s Crossover- Akihabara is a weekly gathering, usually on Wednesday, at Akihabara’s E-sports Square for Street Fighter V players. It is organized by Kagechhi, and this weekend he ran two tournaments celebrating having held 100 of these locals. While most people are watching Canada Cup, I thought it would be fun to write up a […]

  • 2017 November 23 Red Bull Tower of Pride SFV Tournament in Tokyo, Japan

    This November, Red Bull is running a very interesting Street Fighter V tournament in Tokyo. The format is unique, and looks like a lot of fun. You can find the website here: https://www.redbull.com/jp-ja/events/red-bull-tower-of-pride but all the information is in Japanese. I’ve translated the details page, and rules and regulations in case anyone is interested. You […]

  • Tokyo Offline Party 4, and a bit Itabashi Zangief commentary

    Last weekend I went to the Tokyo Offline Party 4 event at Haruimi Passenger Terminal. I didn’t have a team, so joined two others who needed someone to fill out the 3 vs 3 Street Fighter V team event. I was matched with Eleichi and Ryo, two nice young gentlemen. I had played with Ryo […]

  • Family trip to Kobe

    Friday, 2016-09-09: Arrival in Japan On September 9th, my father, sister, and her two children arrived in Tokyo for a two week visit. It is rare for family to come all the way to Tokyo, but my dad is going to the International Semiconductor Laser Conference and it is held in Kobe, Japan. Alana and […]

  • 2016-02-06 Trip to Sapporo.

    A long time ago, back in October of 2015, I heard that a new Shinkansen was being built that would connect Tokyo to Sapporo. Good news! Actually, reading the information in Wikipedia (hopefully that stays about the same as when I read it) what is opening in March this year is the Shinkansen up to […]

  • 2016 January trip to Nagano

    2016-01-22 Today I took half a day off to pick up Alan early from Daycare so we could meet up with Eric and Claire at Tokyo station. The plan was to go to Nagano, and more specifically Yudanaka. We are staying at the Yamazakiya Ryokan, which is near the Shibu Onsen area. In fact, the […]

  • A trip to Nikko with the family

    Toushougu Shrine Dad, Dave, Lisa, and Alan at Nikko Toushougu Shrine The carved sleeping cat up there is famous for some reason. Alan was enjoying himself, even if I did have to carry him a bit. We saw some of the beautiful fall colors as well. Alan also ran around a lot on his own. […]

  • Family Trip to Ishigaki

    Last weekend, the family went for a trip to Ishigaki, Okinawa. I had never been to Okinawa at all before, and was pretty excited for the trip. Our friend Mibe was getting married, so we flew out Saturday, the wedding was Sunday, and then we stayed through Wednesday. Ishigaki is about as far South East […]

  • 2012 November Osaka and Kyoto family trip

    Alan and the Shinkansen Alan takes a nap at lunch Tanaka Family Seal Alan at the temple Kenshinin temple Kenshinin Priests Tanaka family graves Kyoto: temples and fall leaves Everyone loves Afro Buddha Nice Zen garden This November, Lisa’s father had a school reunion for the 50th anniversary of his school. Lisa’s grandmother and father […]