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The Conbini Box #1 offer has been completed and the packages sent out. I took a few snaps of the process and also shot some live ustream footage. Picture seemed to go on and off when I was recording. Maybe I need to stick to the [...]
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I took some photos from the Excel Hotel in Shibuya and had a go at pasting them together to make a panorama. It’s a bit shaky, but you get to see a wide shot of Tokyo from it. Can you see the mountain range in the background from [...]
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With Wendys leaving Japan, at least for the moment, McDonalds is not letting up its campaign to keep people eating its hamburgers. After introducing the Quarter Pounder last year, they now have on sale 4 new burgers. Can you make them [...]
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I haven’t seen this before. It was published in 2007. It sounds interesting with the main characters, a mouse from the US and cat from Japan en tour! Would anyone with a copy like to give a review? Amazon Japan
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I have had some email feedback that the RSS feed is getting too big and people are having trouble with it in their RSS readers. I have asked on Twitter and most people seem to want the full RSS feed still available. I thought it best [...]
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Forgot to post this on Monday. When I was at the Rilakkuma store I spotted this New Year decoration featuring the three main characters. Looks like the are ready for the New Year of the Tiger, 2010. The staff at the Rilakkuma Store [...]
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There are some great shops at Tokyo Station. I showed you some photos from a few of the stores on Character Street before. There are also plenty of souvenir stores, food stores and recently I found this kimono rental store. If you are [...]
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Pachinko stores are popular all year round in Japan. At New Year many of the stores give gifts to their customers and wish them a Happy New Year. This store was making and giving out free mochi as a promotion. Are you a fan of mochi?
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Excellent guidebook for those with children in Japan. Have you taken a look at this? Lots of great ideas for trips to Japan.
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This weeks Conbini Monday saw me shopping for the first Conbini Box items that a number of people have ordered. Thanks for all those who put their order in. I have visited 8 conbini’s just today trying to collect all the items. I [...]
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How cool is this!! It is her otoshidama so I think it is a fine choice! Amazon Japan
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I have picked my favorite photos that I took in 2009. It took a while to go through the many photos taken in the year. I might have missed a few. Let me know if your favorite is missing from the list.
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It has been a busy day making some changes on the Site. I have photos to upload from my walk around Takanawa and visit to a shrine for New Years, but have not had a break from coding yet. I realized also I wanted to share with you a [...]
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This is one of my favourite picks on Amazon Japan. Have you tried one of these before? Great stocking filler!! Amazon Japan
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I came across their dance scene in Yoyogi Park when out for a walk on New Years Day. It looked like they were making some sort of cosplay dance movie or maybe rehearsing for one. The rhythm beat was quite catchy. My niece who was with [...]
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Is this amazing at Amazon Japan or what? The kids are laughing at my suggestions here —- but would you buy this for the season? Why not! I love it! You have got to get into the season with the spirit. I will be getting my festive [...]
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