Category: Japan
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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“That traditional walk”
Starting the parade Very young oiran in training? Those are some big shoes Oiran That hair must have taken a while Another Oiran Oiran walking away A bit after lunch today, Lisa mentioned that there was a festival not too far from our house today and tomorrow. I asked her what the festival was for, […]
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Shinagawa Tennousai
Shinagawa Tennou Festival. You can see a bunch of stands along the river. Festival Stands More Festival Stands Alan enjoys a drink of tea Lisa enjoys a fish Some people carry a portable shrine around A larger portable shrine More Shrines Even more Shrines! Link to a short video on Facebook On Friday, the Shinagawa […]