“Hong Kong” – a charming family restaurant in Tokyo
People who know me, also know, that I love good food. And Japan is the place to be for interesting restaurants and high quality gourmet dishes. If you are into exciting Izak…
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A Suspended Bonsai Installed Inside an Abandoned Power Plant
In the city of Charleroi just north of Brussels in Belgium sits an abandoned power station. Originally built in 1921, the coal-burning Power Plant IM remained operational for almost …
Home - 23rd 3D & Virtual Reality Expo - Japan's leading trade show for 3D & virtual reality technology.
3D & Virtual Reality Expo (IVR) is Japan's largest exhibition gathering all kinds of 3D/Virtual Reality technologies, products and solutions. read the original article
Thanko: Fingerprint Authentication Padlock
Thanko's new USB PC Lock does what you expect—locks your PC—but the real height of geekery is the accompaning receiver (that you're apparently supposed to wear on your shirt, yeah right). W…
Musical Instrument Shopping Street
Anyone know where I can buy a violin?! Tokyo, if nothing else, is an extremely organized city. Its sprawling train system makes sense. People calmly wait in lines. There is a correct time, place and …
The Rip-Off Controvesy Over the Tokyo Olympics Logo
Now that the Tokyo Olympics has scrapped plans for that stupidly expensive stadium, it can focus on other things. Like questions over its new logo. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics logo was revealed this week…
The Giant Pandas of Ueno Zoo | For 91 Days in Tokyo - Travel Blog
Japan's first zoo was established in Ueno Park, in 1882. Although its age is starting to show, the zoo is still a popular retreat in Tokyo. It's inexpensive, surprisingly large and, of cour…
Tokunaga Furniture and The Art of Wood Working Without Sandpaper
“Satin sheen.” “Smooth finish.” “Polished veneer.” The woodworking section of any home improvement store will have you think it’s a menu for a car wash. With sandpaper that ranges from 60…
The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Logo Has Been Withdrawn After Plagiarism Accusations
The 2020 Tokyo Olympic logo was meant to represent unity. Instead, it was officially withdrawn on Tuesday after allegations of plagiarism against the designer, Kenjiro Sano. Sano maintains his design…
Learn 50 Japanese Words in One Day to Use at Tokyo Disneyland
While visiting any foreign country it's always a great idea to learn a few words to use during your visit. Locals appreciate the effort when hearing someone attempting to speak their native lang…