Yokohama Living

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Protests that have been following the Olympic Torch all around the world against China’s treatment of Tibet have continued in Japan. I can understand the protests against China but I don’t really understand why they have to disrupt the torch relay. I think a lot of people feel honored to carry the torch for [...]

I have been aware for quite a while now that there is a cinema in Landmark Plaza, which is attached to Landmark Tower, but I have never been there. I guess it is pretty small and the movies shown are not new releases. They seem to show a mixture of movies. April’s theme appears to [...]

I came across this very useful web site for people who are unfortunate enough to get sick while in Japan and need to see a doctor or go to a hospital. Actually, many doctors in Japan speak English so it may not be a problem but just in case this website provides a bilingual questionnaire [...]

The Yokohama Triennale was first held in 2001 and will be held for the third time this year from 13 September to 30 November 2008 (79 days). It is basically a showcase of modern art from both Japanese and foreign artists and according to their web site will be held at several locations in [...]

There are several ways to send money home from Japan but most of them are costly. One of the best deals that I have found is golloyds. There is 2000 yen charge (not including bank charges) to send money home and the service is available to most countries in various currencies. Check official site for [...]

Japanese TV doesn’t provide a lot of English speaking TV shows, at least not at a time when most people want to watch them so its nice to be able to rent a video when the mood strikes.
At the Sotetsu Exit of Yokohama Station there is a video store called Hollywood Video. To join you [...]

Below you can find an amalgamation of posts I had made regarding the Kanamara Festival which will be held in Kawasaki this weekend I believe. I will post a couple of photo galleries in here in the future but if you can’t wait you can find one gallery over at deadhippo.com at the time of [...]

In the old forum, Hamaholic told us about two places to find cheap accommodation and as I am about to remove that forum I thought I had better keep that very useful piece of information.

Super Hotel
Yokohama Hostel Village

Here is a post from my forum which I thought some people might find interesting. It’s not a random post. I actually wrote it.
What I heard first about the origin of the “sharp” pencil I now believe to be a myth. I heard that the name came about because they were first manufactured or at [...]

This video has been going around for quite a while but for those of you who haven’t seen it yet - prepare to be amused.