Tag: japan

In Asian history, you always hear about the two failed Mongol invasions of Japan in the late 1300s. Yet me know very little about two, also failed, Mongol invasions of…

Suicide has been a major national social issue as far back in the 1960s. Poor working conditions and strict studying regimes in schools has played a large part in these…

Chill with Linh In addition to watching vlogs (and reading blogs) in Vietnam, I like to keep updated on Vietnamese vloggers that live outside Vietnam. One of my recent…

The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II has been one of my long term favorite fighters since I was a kid. It has become an old horse with many different countries but…

This was an interesting documentary by NHK World that looked at the children of Japanese soldiers and their Vietnamese wives. A friend sent me the link when I mentioned…

For those interested in Japanese books, Bookworm has a stack of them alongside their English language books. Could be a good way to interest Japanese tourists to try…

Really miss this. Yakisoba is one of my favorite Japanese noodles. Too expensive to import from the US. Maybe a friend will hang carry some for me.

I have now been on a mostly plant-based diet for roughly 6 weeks now. One key meal that helps me transition to this healthier diet is Japanese curry rice. Being mixed…

23andme confirmed that I am 50 percent Japanese. Oddly enough, I am 52 percent East Asian. I always have some semblance of my Japanese pride at home.

A couple weeks ago I flew to the US from Vietnam. Normally I would fly EVA Air but this trip I decided to try ANA, All Nippon Airways. I have flown with Japan Airlines…

On my return back to Fukuoka a week ago, I got to visit the famous Yodobashi Fukuoka shopping complex near Hakata Station. Wow, what am amazing place. I came here to…

Hakata, the old name of Fukuoka, reminds me so much of Singapore. Both busy and quiet at the samw time. I took these night shots near Hakata Station last night. Hakata…

If you ever used one, you will know what I mean. Who needs toilet paper if you have one of these Japanese smart toilets. Just the Spray button - no TP necessary Top view…

If you travel in Japan, get used to tiny. I feel like they get smaller every timw I visit Japan. Posted from Samsung Galaxy Note 4 for Kevin Miller Jr

Just some more shots of Sasebo, Japan. It is a beautiful city on the island of Kyushu. Expect to see future posts of Sasebo since I plan to visit this city more often…

Some shots of the Sasebo River near the Arcade. Sasebo River Sasebo River is near the Arcade, you can see Tamaya to the right Park popular with Military Brats Posted…

I last took a picture of downtown Sasebo bavk in June, 2002. Not much has changed since then. Downtown Sasebo Arcade is on the left There is a market here but only a few…

Before I left for Sasebo, I read that the Sasebo Burger was popular in Sasebo. It was created to serve the US Navy Saliors stationed in Sasebo. I never got to try it…

This is how I stayed connected while in Japan: Ninja Wifi 4g Router in Japan I picked it up at the Arrival Floor (outside Customs) at the Fukuoka International Airport…

Another surprise in the Sasebo Arcade, I found Tully's Coffee. Tullys is from Seattle and one of my favorites. Tully Coffee in Sasebo Posted from Samsung Galaxy Note 4…