Tag Archives: Weird and Wacky Tokyo

Kanamara Matsuri

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Reannon Muth

“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 … Continue reading →

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Just Your Average Sunday in Japanland…

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Reannon Muth
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Flower Girl

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Reannon Muth

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 … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: The Phantom White Dude has a Girlfriend

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Reannon Muth

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 … Continue reading →

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Top Five Things I Want to Do Before I Leave Japan

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Reannon Muth

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 … Continue reading →

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