New Yorker in Japan
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Cultural learnings,” observations, random thoughts, raves and rants about international exchange, life in Japan and New York as well as an occasional joke here and there from a Japanese American Nikkei New Yorker living in Japan.
tags: Culture, Expat, Japan, Life, Tokyo
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Hello everyone! I've been here in Japan for over 5 years. I am originally from NYC and miss living there, but considering everything going on in the world, am quite comfortable living here for the time being.
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Authentic New York Style Pizza by the slice is finally in...
Posted on 17/01/2011
For as long as I have been here in Tokyo (thats over 5 years now) I have always been on the look out for the best and most authentic New York style pizza. Pizza (and Bagels) are probably...
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Used English books at Blue Parrot and Book-Off book stores
Posted on 21/07/2010
When it comes to used books Blue parrot book shop is probably one of the most popular in Tokyo. The store, which specializes in used English books is located near the JR train line's...
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NYC style Pizza by the slice in Japan... service ain't...
Posted on 08/04/2010
The pizza by the slice at Sbarro in Shibuya didn't disappoint. Although, I didn't have my expectations too high either to begin with. The slices are thin and crispy on most...
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Sbarro in Shibuya. Has real NY style pizza finally come...
Posted on 18/03/2010
I've heard about Sbarro's (an Italian fast food chain from NY) plan to open stores in Japan over a year ago, and finally noticed one preparing to open right by JR Shibuya station...
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More Hub pubs in Yokohama
Posted on 19/04/2009
After years of steering clear of the Yokohama Station area, a spacious Hub Pub recently opened up with an outdoor seating patio just minutes from the Yokohama station. Another Hub is...
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The Hub in Yokohama
Posted on 22/10/2008
The Hub (the English Pub) will finally open a branch in Yokohama of Kanagawa.This popular chain bar/pub has many locations throughout major cities in Japan, but has long been missing from...
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Otaku heaven outside Akihabara
Posted on 25/08/2008
To me, otaku mecca in Japan is not in Akihabara but in the Nakano Broadway mall.Nakano is a station that is just a few minutes from Shinjuku station, and seems to be the heart and soul of...
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A pretty good joke.
Posted on 11/05/2008
I appreciate a good joke every now and then. Haven't heard a good one in ages, but this one got a good laugh out of me.Enjoy.Three couples—one elderly; one middle-aged; and one...
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Best darn BBQ in Japan
Posted on 11/07/2007
After hearing a friend telling me about HILL COUNTRY, a bbq restaurant that recently opened up in my old neighborhood Chelsea, I have been craving BBQ like you wouldn't believe and had...
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