January 2013

  • Another Busy Saigon Street

    This street is near the Go Vap District. It is always busy day and night. Busy Street in Saigon

  • Illegal Cockfighting in Saigon (2013)

    Cockfighting is illegal in Vietnam but you seem them all the time. There are at least 1 cockfight near my current alleyway each day now, or so it seems. They are not as…

  • Eleven Cafe - Saigon

    I have been spending several lunches per week at at Eleven Cafe, 29 Le Anh Xuan in District 1 (Opposite of the New World Hotel). The coffee and food is really good there…

  • Tan Son Nhat Hotel

    Odd pinkish color for a hotel that is actually a bit famous in Saigon. I am not sure why... Tan Son Nhat Hotel - Saigon

  • Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival Press Conference

  • Sports Stadium near Tan Son Nhat Airport

    Everybody goes by this stadium whether you are a local Vietnamese or visiting tourist and/or businessman. Oddly enough, I never actually visited it. Sports Stadium near…

  • Sapporo Sign in Saigon

    Sapporo has become one of the newest favorite beers in Saigon. You now see Sapporo, with the beautiful Sapporo beer girls, at restaurants catering to Japanese men…

  • Apple store in Saigon - unofficial

    You see unofficial Apple stores across Saigon. They have no qualms using the Apple name or logo. Intellectual property is not protected in Vietnam so they can get away…

  • Outerspace Language School - Saigon

    English schools everywhere in Saigon. Outerspace is one of the popular ones located throughout the city. They are always located near busy intersections or traffic…

  • Hoang Van Thu street in the Tan Binh District

    Here is a glimpse of life by motorbike in Saigon. This is on Hoang Van Thu street at the intersection with Truong Chinh street. Motorbike on Hoang Van Thu street…

  • POV: Norowareta Film - Great Japanese Horror Film

    I stayed up late last night, this morning in fact, watching a really great Japanese horror film starring Mirai Shida and Haruna Kawaguchi called POV: Norowareta. Those…

  • Catholic Church during Christmas in Saigon

    Christmas is popular in Saigon celebrated by all Vietnamese alike. Those who know the true meaning of Christmas celebrate at the Catholic Churches throughout Saigon…

  • Yogurt Space - Tran Hung Dao street

    This is a popular place, quite near from where I live yet I never visited it. Yogurt Space in Saigon

  • Nescafe Advertisement in Saigon

    Nescafe is quite popular here. This sign is located in the Pham Ngu Lao backpacker area in District 1. Nescafe sign in Saigon

  • New Blog and SaigonNezumi.com Update

    SaigonNezumi.com has been dead for a bit. I have been focusing my time at the weight room since last August. I decided to give Olympic Weightlifting a try again after…