• 9/23/2008 Sonny B at Work

    Sonny B's company opened up a couple of shops in a department store on the Ginza. I don't think that he wants his bloggering mother to publish details about his business, so in the interest of good relations I won't. Let's just say that the bags on the top shelf were very popular and just about so…
  • Day 5 in TOKYO!!!!

    Agenda: (1)Tsukiji Fish Market, (2)Hama Rikyu Garden, (3)Sony Building, (4)GinzaTsukiji Fish Market was the first destination for today and it was awesome. My sister and I was able to see where a lot of fish was sold. The most important part was the auction where the fishermen sells the fish to ot…
  • "Hostess Hair" in Ginza Entertainment District in Tokyo

    Where did the concept of wild theatrical hairdos, with all manner of pins and brooches and one liter of very sticky glue-like spray come from? Surely if you have been to Japan you have noticed the phenomenon known as “hostess hair.” I can assure you that the phrase, “Let your hair down,” could n…
  • TRAVEL / JAPAN

    MINICAR SHOPS IN JAPANHere is a list of the shops I visited during my 2007 trip to Japan. (updated on December 31 2008 - with shop closures or new location)I have included: The name of each shop, with a link to their website. The shop's address, phone and fax numbers (the number is written as it w…
  • TRAVEL / NEW STUFF

    TOYOTAGEEK'S Adventures in JAPAN 2007PART THREE Back to YOKOHAMA and TOKYO (continued) Day 14 - II ADOMy adventures in Japan were quickly drawing to a close, and I only had a few days left until I had to return home. After taking care of some things during the morning hours, we headed over to Ginza…
  • Tanabata

    This next set of pictures was taken near Yotsuya Station and on the Ginza a few years back. Tanabata, or the Star Festival, is an informal event that takes place in early July. It is based on the story of a heavenly shepherd who paid too much attention to the lovely object of his affections and al…