Aug 182009
 
Tokyo at Night

OH the joy of walking around alone at night in a safe, safe, safe city! I rocked it, hardcore: 5 miles clear across the city, 3 maps in hand, from 6pm to 9:30pm. Yum, yum, yum. I think I’m sort of catching this photography lust thing that my friends have.

Now the delicious facts: The only “catcall” in 4 hours: A gentleman softly saying: “Oh.”

The only “being hit on” [...Read More!]

Aug 182009
 
Rockin' out Everyday Tokyo!!

Want to ride the Subway and trains in Tokyo? So do I! Check out the sweet li’l map over here… But don’t forget that there are TWO intertwined train systems! Is it any wonder that I feel a ridiculous sense of accomplishment whenever I arrive ANYWHERE successfully? Love it

The Subways and trains of Tokyo are gorgeous, gliding snakes of efficiency. Nearly totally silent, and [...Read More!]

Aug 172009
 
Japan, Day 1: Pancakes on Crack and the Kindness of Japan!

AHHHH!!!! TOKYO!!!!I AM SO HAPPY TO BE HERE! SO HAPPY TO BE ON THIS TRIP!!!Back up: Recap. San Francisco Warehouse party with my awesome brother = the reason I am WAY not hip enough to live in San Fran, but think it rules hardcore. Basically, a bunch of soooo rockstar hip hipsters took over a giant GREASE FACTORY and built cubicles in which to live, as well as fashioned toilets and [...Read More!]