For those wanting to watch Wimbledon 2014 in Japan, and who don’t have subscription to cable TV, you can still watch the Finals (both men and women) on NHK! Women’s FinalsKvitova vs BouchardJuly 5 (Saturday)10:15 PM (Japan time) onwardsNHK G Men’s FinalsDjokovic vs FedererJuly 6 (Sunday)10:15 PM (Japan time) onwardsNHK G Enjoy!
Apple Flyover Map of Minami-Senju, Tokyo
Looks like Apple maps already has 3D flyover maps of Tokyo. Not exactly sure when this was added but it’s good to know the city I live in now has this feature. See the picture below of Minami-Senju. It looks like a real picture taken from the sky, except when in the app, you can…
Amazing Race – Davao
During our last trip to the Philippines, we planned for an overnight trip to Davao. We knew it was rushed, but we were determined to accomplish and make the most out of it. Our plan was to take the earliest flight from Manila to Davao on the day one, and then take the last flight from…
The iJeepney
Spotted roaming the streets of the Philippines … the iJeepney! There are three possibilities. As always, you decide. If it were [2], kudos to the driver for having such exquisite tastes. 😀
OEC, Privacy and MTEC
Today, I went to the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo to get the OEC for my wife and myself. This process is straightforward, and is much much preferred than getting my OEC while in the Philippines, as any OFW can confirm. Getting the OEC I arrived there at 9:50 AM, signed my name and phone number at…
Blue Flowers of Ibaraki
While having lunch with friends from the office, one mentioned Hitachi Seaside Park (ひたち海浜公園) and how popular it is during spring time when the flowers are all blue. My wife and I have seen this place before during autumn, but considering how much she loves flowers, I figured it would also be good to take her…
Our Creators And Our Creations
What if… we were created by our creators in their own image and likeness, just as we create characters in our computer games, in our own image and likeness? The phrase “as above, so below” makes a lot more sense if we think in this way. This kind of thinking made me rethink how I…
Two Month Cycles at Cesame
Starting this April, Cesame Tennis School in Mukojima (セサミテニススクール向島) shortened their cycles from three months to just two months. There are no changes to the total number of classes per year, so doesn’t affect me much. Only impact I guess is that if ever I do miss a class and need to reschedule, my options…
Minami-Senju Primer
This is how the area near Minami-Senju station would look like from Apple Maps. The area to the right of the station is what many people would call the new Minami-Senju. This area was redeveloped about a decade ago, so you can see many new buildings, big parks, big condominium buildings, and shopping centers. This…
Kyoto on a Weekend
Over the weekend, we went on an two day trip to Kyoto to re-live being tourists in Japan. It’s been years since I last visited this place and it is always a treat, especially since the weather was good and the cherry blossoms were in full bloom! Upon arriving at Kyoto station on Saturday noon,…
Nefertiti’s Elongated Head
Nefertiti is one of the more interesting figures in Egyptian history. She may be the second most popular woman in Egyptian history, second only to Cleopatra. The image people most often associate with Nefertiti is probably this bust, now housed in the Neues Museum in Berlin, Germany.
Jet Skiing at Sumida River
One sunny Tuesday morning, I was walking along the riverbanks of Shioiri Park (汐入公園) and I chanced upon this jet skier enjoying the beautiful morning at Sumida River. It’s amazing how people can enjoy jet skiing right in the middle of the city, right on its main river. I wonder if there are companies that…
Enrico in Tokyo 