Tagged With: Weird and Wacky Tokyo
Kanamara Matsuri
“Just follow the giant pink penis! We’re in the crowd right behind it.” – My friend, while shouting directions over his cell phone. The Japanese word for penis is “chinko”. I know this because I had to ask the woman behind me while I was waiting in the line to buy a penis-shaped lollypop. “One … Continue reading
Just Your Average Sunday in Japanland…
Flower Girl
There’s a new celebrity in town and her name is Sakura. She’s tiny, delicate, a pale shade of pink and every one’s clamoring for a chance to be photographed with her. She’s the new Paris Hilton and she’s got this country so love-struck, one could say it’s bordering on obsessive. People travel thousands of miles … Continue reading
Breaking News: The Phantom White Dude has a Girlfriend
My ninth roommate, a 20-something American whom I affectionately refer to as “The Phantom White Dude” has a girlfriend…and she is really hot. This probably won’t come as a surprise to anyone who’s familiar with expat life in Asia. After all, the whole ‘weird white dude + supermodel gorgeous girlfriend = typical relationship’ is an … Continue reading
Top Five Things I Want to Do Before I Leave Japan
Me, in front of Matsumoto Castle Now that I have less than a month left on this island, I feel this constant, nagging urge to dig out my Lonely Planet guide book and get to work crossing off all of the touristy “must sees” of Japan. Just yesterday I was actually contemplating if I should … Continue reading
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