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Interchange: iPhone Does Tokyo

When you’re in Tokyo, you sometimes get taken aback by what you see. Here’s an interesting sight I came across in Shimbashi.

Taken with iPhone 3Gs camera.
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[ More ] July 17th, 2010 | 3 Comments | Posted in Journal, Photos |

Tokyo Rock Star, Baby!

“Wait, wait… come on now,… am I a rock star or what? I mean, Damn! Look at me!”

“I don’t really think of myself as a rockstar, you know… I’m just me. I play bass in my band, and I care about nature and the environment, you know. I’ll probably get a job in civil [...]

[ More ] March 23rd, 2010 | 7 Comments | Posted in Fashion, People, Photos, Tokyo |

Most of the time when I view a photo I’ve just snapped on my camera’s flat screen, I mumble “Now that’s crap” as my thumb darts for the delete button. But on occasion, when I take a look at what I’ve just shot, I think Damn, I’m good! Here’s a fave of mine, a Shimokitazawa [...]

[ More ] January 6th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Photos, Tokyo |

Dude, I Want Your Japan Life

Meet the author of one of the best Japan blogs out there.

[ More ] January 23rd, 2009 | 12 Comments | Posted in Leisure and Lifestyle, People |

A Long Day

Got on the subway this afternoon and stood near the door. As the train passed from the station platform into the tunnel, I noticed a tired-looking guy in a suit just staring out into the darkness. He had dark circles under his eyes and seemed oblivious to his surroundings. Our eyes met briefly. Then he [...]

A Different Angle: Minatomirai

Some night views are pleasing in more subtle ways. Here’s an image of Yokohama’s Minatomirai that doesn’t normally spring to mind.

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World Cup Soccer at The Heartbreak Hotel

Last night, I met up with Prometheus, a fellow Japan blogger who also holds photography as one of his hobbies. You can check out some of his work at his new site Floating Camera Tokyo. We had planned to do some shooting together, but found a cool, little bar near Shinjuku 3-Chome to chill at [...]

Smoke it Like a Sexy Bitch in Tokyo

Is this cigarette vending machine advertisement limited to just machines in Japan? Do those who smoke it in Japan really like to smoke it? Is Village People smoker fashion the new gay in the land of the rising sun?
Whatever the motivation behind this ad campaign is, it’s a bit disturbing.

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Tokyo Escapes: Showa Kinen Koen

Showa Kinen Koen 昭和記念公園 is a huge park in Tachikawa 立川, about a 40-minute train ride from Shinjuku on the JR Chuo Line.
There are tons of things to do there, like have a huge-ass barbecue with lots of friends, take a paddle boat out for a spin on the lake, play all kinds of sports, [...]

About Billy W

An American living in Tokyo. Can be seen bounding through Shinjuku Station most mornings, teeth gnashing, eyes bulging, a cup of cheap coffee clenched in one fist and a satchel in the other. God help those who don't see him coming.