Chill with Linh In addition to watching vlogs (and reading blogs) in Vietnam, I like to keep updated on Vietnamese vloggers that live outside Vietnam. One of my recent favorites is Chill with Linh who currently works in Tokyo, Japan. Linh is from Hanoi, Vietnam, but has lived in Japan for awhile now. She was first a student in Fukuoka, Japan, a city popular with … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Vlogger in Japan
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Patternz helps Japanese families find their family crests (kamon)
Matsunaga Family from Saga I have been very interested in researching the history of my Japanese mother's family heritage. Growing up, she told me stories about the Matsunaga family in Japan. The Matsunaga are a samurai clan from historical Japan. Like all other samurai clans, their status was abolished with the elimination of the Han system during the Meiji Restoration in … [Read more...] about Patternz helps Japanese families find their family crests (kamon)
Models and Trains at Yodobashi Fukuoka
On my return back to Fukuoka a week ago, I got to visit the famous Yodobashi Fukuoka shopping complex near Hakata Station. Wow, what am amazing place. I came here to look for watches for a friend. While searching, I ran into the Model Train and general models section. It was awesome. It has been a long time since I have to be a really good hobby section. … [Read more...] about Models and Trains at Yodobashi Fukuoka
Hakata at night
Hakata, the old name of Fukuoka, reminds me so much of Singapore. Both busy and quiet at the samw time. I took these night shots near Hakata Station last night. Posted from Samsung Galaxy Note 4 for Kevin Miller Jr … [Read more...] about Hakata at night
I love Japanese toilets
If you ever used one, you will know what I mean. Who needs toilet paper if you have one of these Japanese smart toilets. This toilet was provided by Hotel Nikko in Fukuoka but I used a similar one in the Pullman Hotel Jakarta. Vietnam has a similar idea with using small water hose connected to the toilet. Better way to save on wasting paper products. I love … [Read more...] about I love Japanese toilets