With North Korea in the news every day, it has led to some fascinating stories about this mysterious country – in particular THIS! North Korea Has A Legendary “Mystery Meat” Burger! Bravo to the LA Times for their story on… Read More ›
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“Sumo Surfing” Is Here! The Newest Way To Get Wet This Summer!
Talk About A Wet And Wild Water Ride! OK, I love the internet – and this is one more reason why! I found a guy dressed like a Sumo Wrestler – so he could go body surfing! Yes, the “Sumo… Read More ›
Flying Fish From A Vending Machine! Coffee Jelly Too! Japan’s Wackiest Vending Machine Products!
Japan’s Amazing World Of Vending Machines! I love Tokyo’s vending machine culture. They are lined up on streets everywhere you look – full of the best food and drink you can find! You can buy virtually ANYTHING from a machine… Read More ›
Meet These “Tokyo Idols”! Tokyo’s Dancelicious “Pop Idol” Dance Phenomenon!
Welcome To The “Tokyo Idol Festival!” I wanted to share a musical performance phenomenon underway in Tokyo – one that we happened upon! First, according to wikipedia: “in Japanese pop culture, “idol” is a term typically used to refer to… Read More ›
Late-Night Tokyo! Live Music! Potatoes And Bacon! A Golden Gai Tokyo Adventure!
It’s An Electrified Tokyo Night! I have shared many of my Tokyo adventures with you, but our last night was without a doubt the most memorable, thanks to this: Introducing Golden Gai’s Musical Maestro! Meet Yuko Yamazaki! He’s a great… Read More ›
Tokyo Food! Musical Bento Boxes! Sea Urchin Tempura! Biting Down Hard In Japan!
Bring On Tokyo’s Tastiest Food! Here is a look at some of the great food we’ve eaten in Tokyo – all types of great bites and beautiful plates, with delicious and unique tastes like this: Tokyo’s Dinner And A Concert!… Read More ›
Tokyo’s Legendary Fish Market! “Sushi For Breakfast” At Tsukiji! An Iconic Japanese Landmark Closes!
Time For Breakfast! There are many amazing things about Tokyo, but perhaps by favorite is “sushi for breakfast!” I have posted before about Tokyo’s legendary Tsukiji fish market, which is being moved at the end of 2016 to make room… Read More ›
The Magic Of Tokyo 2016! Eel Waiting Rooms! Golden Gai Drinking! Cat Ads!
Welcome To Tokyo 2016! I am back in one of the most magical cities in the world: Tokyo, where everywhere you turn you see something like this: I’m not sure what they are selling, but I’m buying! I brought my… Read More ›
It’s Official: Goodbye To Tokyo’s Iconic Tsukiji Fish Market! G4’s $6k Giant Tuna Slice! Morgan Webb’s Legendary “Tsukiji” Tuna Carving!
Farewell To Tokyo’s Iconic Tsukiji Fish Market… The world’s largest fish market is in Tokyo – the “Tsukiji” Market is one of the most fascinating places I have visited – and I had the pleasure of filming there with G4… Read More ›
“Nothing To Envy!” The Horror Of Life In North Korea! Brilliant Book Looks At This Isolated Hell!
This image of N. Korea missiles being fired made me take another look at this oppressive, bankrupt regime…which begins every day this way: “Our father, we have nothing to envy in the world.” Those words are sung by schoolchildren all… Read More ›