Has anyone tried collecting Momoko Dolls? Momoko was created in 2001. It was considered a small side project by a Japanese software company called Petworks...
Archive - January 2010
I found this amazing cake on Amazon! It looks so good to eat … but it is not for consumption. If you click on the photo you will see that it is a puzzle...
After being delayed by the Yamanote Line stopping last week, after the Shibuya Streets photo shoot, I decided to catch the train to Osaki and then walk to my...
On my recent trip to Yokohama, we stayed at the New Grand Hotel, opposite Yamashita Koen. We picked the spot to stay for 2 nights before moving over to the...
The number of charms in Japan is amazing. Some many of the these charms are placed on bags – school bags, handbags, even briefcases. This little charm is...
Came across these wonderful drawings in a small museum in Yokohama that depicted the Showa era of Japan, a time when people were struggling to create the...
I had to look up JAL toys today with the story hot in the press that JAL is bankrupt. Some of these little trucks used to be given to the kids on board for...
“Japan Airlines Bankrupt” was the headline news today as JAL entered the Japanese version of the US Chapter 11 Bankruptcy procedure. Its stock...
After the weather changing from very cold, to pleasantly warm (at least when not in the shade), I took a quick walk in Shibuya to see what was happening. After...
Are convenience stores in your part of the world always changing their items, or do they pretty much stock the same things all year round. One of the reasons I...
On the last night of my trip to Yokohama I decided to brave the cold and take some pictures of the night lights. I didn't get much further than the bottom of...
I took this shot at the Mitsubishi Minatomirai Industrial Museum in Yokohama. I have more photos of the trip which I need to go through and sort out, but...
Looks like 7-Eleven have realized that NEWDAYS, the Japan Railway in-station convenience stores that grew out of small kiosk shops, have been gaining ground in...
Was having lunch at Haneda Airport today and took some photos of the Kihachi restaurant where we ate. I was trying to use my mileage points before they expired...
The Landmark Tower in Yokohama gives a great view of the whole City. It is the tallest building in Japan at 296 metres. The view from the 69th floor...
These crystal earphones look like the ideal fashion accessory. If you are still stuck for a valentine present this Feb then I suggest you take a look at these...
Amazon Japan
Had a great day at the Anpanman Children's Museum with my sisters children. The museum is near Landmark Tower in Minato Mirai, Yokohama. There is lots to do...
I almost forgot it was Monday this week, with the trip to Yokohama and it being Seijin no Hi, it just didn’t feel like a typical Monday. There were...
There was an interesting display at the Yokohama Doll Museum showing how to make Japanese dolls. There is a great deal of skill and patience that goes into...
Wow! I like this
Chirimen is a traditional Japanese weaving technique that was first developed about 500 years ago. The cloth fabric that is made using this technique is also...
This looks a great book
Went shopping today at Yokohama and only had my iphone with me. Here are a few shots from some shops I couldn’t go past without checking the goods. Looks...
The educational company Kumon does a wonderful set of puzzles for kids. It starts with step one puzzles like this. This puzzle is a basic step one puzzle for...
