Bye bye Tokyo…for now
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 Posted in Travel In Love Show | No Comments »The end of my trip was indeed magical. Mr. White recommended a small (and I mean small) bar called Little Soul Cafe in Shimokitozawa where they play 60s, 70s, 80s soul, r&b, motown, funk, disco, garage and everything in-between. The ...
Visa progress
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 Posted in Travel In Love Show | No Comments »On the last day of my visit, Kai and I went down to the immigration office and turned in my application for a long term resident visa! It took many years to assemble all the necessary pieces. And the last ...
Auckland, New Zealand (June 19-22)
Monday, June 22nd, 2009 Posted in Travel In Love Show | No Comments »The second attempt to go to Auckland was a success! It was another short trip, but once again I got to meet the nicest people, see some of the incredibly beautiful landscape, and eat very delicious New Zealand lamb and ...
Thunder Dolphin, Tokyo (June 15)
Monday, June 15th, 2009 Posted in Travel In Love Show | No Comments »How is it possible that I didn't know about this during all my previous Japan visits?? I was trying to get to Fuji-Q way out by Mt. Fuji, when this is a 10 minute train ride smack dab in the ...
SOLID TOKYO, Japan (June 13)
Saturday, June 13th, 2009 Posted in Travel In Love Show | No Comments »Off to Tokyo the next morning for another installation of SOLID. This time with David Harness from San Francisco. He's such a nice guy, and his music is bouncy and sassy. This was an exceptionally fantastic party. Lot's of new ...
Space Academy @ Tool, Seoul South Korea (June 12)
Friday, June 12th, 2009 Posted in Travel In Love Show | No Comments »I took a short trip to Seoul once again. This time to play for my good friend Dan at Club Tool for his new party Space Academy. It was a fun experience to meet new friends, explore the sights, and ...
Kofuku Sushi, Kanda (June 10)
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009 Posted in Travel In Love Show | No Comments »If only I could convey how amazing the sushi is at Kofuku in Kanda (a very unassuming area known for the plethora of bookstores and salarymen). This place (once I was introduced to it) became a mandatory experience during visits. ...
Yokohama, Japan (June 6)
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009 Posted in Travel In Love Show | No Comments »Another weekend trip out of Tokyo, this time just a short 25 min. ride down to the seaport of Yokohama. Celebrating 150 years of International operation, the Y150 Summer Festival is showcasing all kinds of attractions including a giant 40-foot ...
Kamakura, Japan (June 3)
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009 Posted in Travel In Love Show | No Comments »I love visiting Kamakura, a beautiful sea-side city only an hour or so train ride from Tokyo. You're right by the beach as well as surrounded by mountains, temples, and one of the largest Buddha statues in the world. During ...