Monthly Archives: December 2008
Nano big at Shinjuku station
As you leave Shinjuku station via the west exit you can’t but notice the mass of advertising for Apple iPod Nano. The rise between the pedestrian level and the ceiling has a ring of iPod advertisements (pictured below). And many … Continue reading
Fishing for bass lures we found the net more than full
For a friend’s Christmas present it was suggested to get fishing equipment, something for fishing bass. Japanese are mad about fishing, get some Japanese stuff I was told. Well that statement is about right. We asked at one fishing shop, … Continue reading
Tokyo, the wierdest city in the world
According to an article in the SMH, The weirdest cities in the world , the Lonely Planet guide books have rated Tokyo as number one. And though I haven’t been to the other cities listed. After living in Tokyo, I … Continue reading
The season changes from Christmas to strawberry
The seasons are important in Tokyo, and things often change for the season. The types of clothes on sale, food at restaurants, and even the type of chocolate milk available. Just a few days before Christmas we can see that … Continue reading
Tokyo Garbage truck with mascot
In Sydney it is not uncommon to see garbage trucks adorned with mascots or other things that garbos have retrieved from the rubbish they collect. Tokyo seems to be more reserved in the decoration of garbage trucks. All that I … Continue reading
OZ Internet filters insufficient to filter politicians
Parents are worried about their children looking at the Australian Prime Minister’s or Oppositions Leader’s web site, when they should be finding out about pop stars. Worried about the bad influence this could have, their children growing up to be … Continue reading
Please do it at a pub
Please do it at a pub Please do not make a commotion on the train Another community service announcement, brought to you by Tokyo Metro. There is a new one of these put up every couple of weeks. All quite … Continue reading
Children’s welfare groups slam net filters
Support for the Govt’s plan to censor the internet has hit rock bottom, with even some children’s welfare groups now saying that that the mandatory filters, aimed squarely at protecting kids, are ineffective and a waste of money. The filters, … Continue reading