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My Final Day in Tokyo

Of course, I drink like a fish. But over time my body seems to have built up a bit of resistance, so I don’t often get hangovers. Today, however, was … Read the rest “My Final Day in Tokyo”

Mori Tower Views

“I’m sure I saw a sign for McDonalds here somewhere”, I thought to myself as I scouted the restaurant menus at Tokyo’s Mori Tower. Sadly, I’ve spent most my life … Read the rest “Mori Tower Views”

Tsukiji and Sunset

“This may be your last chance to see the markets in this location”, our guide, Nori told us today. After about eighty years at Tsukiji, the Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale … Read the rest “Tsukiji and Sunset”

Arty Farty Bar in Tokyo

Tokyo Monday

“You can never have enough shoes, hats and gloves”, Patsy once said on “Absolutely Fabulous”. I don’t know about that, but I did have to make a couple of additional … Read the rest “Tokyo Monday”

Tokyo – My Day In The Sun

“You booked this four months ago. You must be very organised…”, Tomo (one of the tour guides) said to me as I walked into the office of the “Tokyo Great … Read the rest “Tokyo – My Day In The…

10cc Swedish Bar in Tokyo

Tokyo Bars

Several times today I’ve been invited to come and share the delights of a “titty-bar”. Even though I’ve never heard the phrase before, I realised pretty quickly what it means. … Read the rest “Tokyo Bars”