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Radio Mast In Tokyo

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Rob

While I was staying in the same hotel as last time during my recent visit to Tokyo, I was on the opposite side of the hotel.  This gave me a view across to a large radio mast a couple of … Continue reading →

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Starflyer

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Rob

Have you ever heard of an airline called Starflyer before?  If you have, you are one up on me.  I saw these guys at Haneda in Tokyo.  I didn’t know anything about them but the black livery they apply to … Continue reading →

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Soviet Looking Tower Architecture

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Rob

There are a number of high towers in Tokyo.  I saw one as I was walking to Shinjuku that seemed rather out of keeping.  Most have either a futuristic look or just look like a radio tower.  This one was … Continue reading →

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Bye Bye Korean Air

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Rob

When the Korean Air 747 pulled away from the gate, the ground crew all lined up to wave goodbye.  I loved the personal touch.  Not something you ever see in the US. I did wonder how many people on board … Continue reading →

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Palace Sightseeing is No Fun When It’s Hot

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Rob

On my first visit to Tokyo, a few years ago, I made a brief visit to the park around the Imperial Palace.  I decided to take another look during my first visit this year.  However, while I knew it was … Continue reading →

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Got My Eye on You

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Rob

I have been in downtown Dallas a couple of times recently for work.  One of the places we have had dinner is across the road from a small park area that has a sculpture of a giant eyeball at one … Continue reading →

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Gardens by Day and Night

Posted on October 27, 2018 by Rob

The hotel I have used on my recent visits to Tokyo is one of a group of hotels in one location.  Between each of the buildings is a garden.  It is a peaceful place to hang out (even when it … Continue reading →

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Rice Fields in the Country

Posted on October 21, 2018 by Rob

A feature of the Japanese countryside is the amount of rice that is growing everywhere you go.  I was often amazed to see small sections of rice growing in little spaces between developments of buildings and homes.  Further out, where … Continue reading →

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Back Streets

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Rob

Part of my exploration of Tokyo involved wandering around some back streets.  The city felt so safe, I wanted to see what was going on away from the main activity.  The streets were a maze of routes to get around … Continue reading →

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Akihabara at Night

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Rob

One of my meetings in Tokyo took place in the Akihabara district.  The company had a cafeteria on one of the higher floors of the building which served food and beer after work and they invited us up there.  Aside … Continue reading →

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