Japan Picture Installement: Tsukiji

Posted on May 19, 2006 Under Travel

What an amazing experience, a picture is worth 1000 words. Tsukiji is the largest fish market in the world handling more than 2000 tons of more than 450 types of seafood. I was told today 1/6th of the world's fish…

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Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market

Posted on May 19, 2006 Under Travel

We all woke up today at 4:30AM to check out the legendary Tsukiji fish market. If you don't have a strong stomach, a sense of adventure, or an insane love for fresh sushi-- don't bother, you can sleep in. We…

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Adicolor in Daikanyama

Posted on May 14, 2006 Under Travel

Shopping in Tokyo is unreal-- the sheer number of options for stores to check in the 10+ different neighborhoods all twice the size of Soho is just pure insanity. Unless of course you're in the mood to explore, drop some…

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Ancient Fast Food: Ginza Seamon

Posted on May 13, 2006 Under Food, Travel

When hungry foreigners first descend upon Tokyo, sushi is often high on their list. Noodle counters seem more plentiful than sushi bars in Tokyo, but for either fare one had better have some inside knowledge to be certain you’ll taste…

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Meiji Shrine Tokyo

Posted on May 12, 2006 Under Travel

I made my way over to the Meiji Shrine today before a meeting to take a break from the heavy hustle and bustle of the Shibuya. What hit me instantly as remarkable was that the shrine felt entirely tranquil despite…

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Japan Picture Installment: One

Posted on May 11, 2006 Under Travel

This is the first picture installment consisting of fairly random shots from a quick walk around Shibuya in Tokyo. Special thanks to Pentax and my Micah-- the official trip photographer! Enjoy more shots after the jump... (more…)

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Touchdown in Japan

Posted on May 11, 2006 Under Life

Nothing anyone ever told me about how wild Tokyo is could have prepared me for what this place is really like. I arrived earlier today with just enough time to dip into Shibuya around the corner from my hotel to…

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