Category Archives: Japan

The Karate Kid

Posted on 06/10/2010 by Michael

Just about everyone I know has been asking the same question lately:  “Huh?  ‘Karate’ Kid?  Shouldn’t it be ‘Kung Fu’ Kid?” With the massive ecological disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, controversy over illegal immigration, high unemployment, the still-tanking world … Continue reading →

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The White Guy Strikes Again

Posted on 03/28/2009 by Michael

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Moji in FireFox 3

Posted on 06/19/2008 by Michael

For those of you who have been using Moji in previous versions of FireFox, but have been disappointed to find that it is unavailable in FF3, here’s a quick solution that worked for me.  The fix lies in the fact … Continue reading →

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Tokyo: Day VI (sayonara)

Posted on 05/21/2008 by Michael

Here I sit at 成田国際空港 (Narita International Airport), awaiting my slightly-delayed flight back to San Francisco. After clearing security* and immigrations, I grabbed a bowl of delicious tenpura udon, chatted over lunch with a military wife on her way back … Continue reading →

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Tokyo: Day VI (homeward bound)

Posted on 05/20/2008 by Michael

All my bags are packed I’m ready to go I’m standin’ here in Tokyo I hate to wake you up to say “I’m heading to Narita and should be home relatively soooooooon…” [ahem] Sorry. Anyhoo, I’ve been scouring the room … Continue reading →

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Tokyo: Day V (p.m.)

Posted on 05/20/2008 by Michael

The entire office went out tonight for a very nice Chinese/Japanese sort of meal in Azabu. I even drank a little bit of beer. Those who know me well understand the significance of that. The booze flowed like water, but … Continue reading →

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Tokyo: Day V (Sony meeting)

Posted on 05/20/2008 by Michael

The long-anticipated meeting with Sony has been accomplished. It took place at SCEI (Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc.), home of the Playstation and PSP. The inside of the ground floor lobby was amazing. It looked like one might expect Kato Kaelin’s … Continue reading →

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Tokyo: Day V (typhoon watch)

Posted on 05/20/2008 by Michael

As you can probably see, typhoon #4 appears to still be on track. Thankfully, it looks like its effects will largely miss Honshu, pelting us only with wind and rain. If Ol’ #4 doesn’t hammer the mainland too badly, my … Continue reading →

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Tokyo: Day V (lunch)

Posted on 05/20/2008 by Michael

Broke for lunch and walked past the famous Meiji Jingu baseball stadium, home of the Yakult Swallows. Stopped at a place that is famous for “old-style” ramen and had a bowl of menma ramen (ramen packed with bamboo shoots). I’m … Continue reading →

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Tokyo: Day V (typhoon watch)

Posted on 05/19/2008 by Michael

See the big dotted circle on top? I’m about 3cm to the left of where that will be when I’m scheduled to fly out of Tokyo Narita tomorrow. I’ll keep you posted.

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