New group owner wanted for Tokyo Today: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Tokyo_Today If you would like to take it over, I only ask that you keep the name the...
For the weather I geeks I present: The Typhoon Tracker http://www.jma.go.jp/en/typh/index.html ..and for checking when you need to run for the hills, my all...
Mapion launched a new tool last week, Kyorisoku. Starting from any address It lets you mark out a route (by clicking points along the path) and tells you how...
Did anyone catch when the Typhoon meant to be at it's maximum for this area? -- ... - ..- .- .-. - ... - ..- .- .-. - ... - ..- .- .-. - "They that can...
Hi everyone, Thanks for all the useful posts so far. (Kristen - the Mapion was cool. I posted about it at http://hq.andrewshuttleworth.com - perhaps I should...
Ever wondered what it is like to sleep at Narita Airport? http://www.sleepinginairports.net/asia/tokyo.htm -- ... - ..- .- .-. - ... - ..- .- .-. - ... -...
Power cut causes chaos in Tokyo http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4786031.stm * People had to find alternative means to get to work! * 260 sets of...
When: Friday October 6th until Monday evening October 9th. Four Days of Game Playing Start Time: 6PM Friday October 6th I actually have to work on Friday, but...
... Wow, never realized there was actually a gaming community like that in Japan. I'm quite the avid boadgamer myself, and organize games at my place pretty...
... Well, since seeing that message about your KevCon thing, I've discovered your KevinsWarStore mailing list, as well as the JIGG one, and have joined both....
For those of you with kids, I recommend taking a look at Kidzania http://kidzania.jp/ (US site: http://kidzania.com/) It's a sort of theme park (in the loosest...
$B!!(BMichael K. Kato$B$G$9!#(B Thanks Andrew, Actually, it was started in Mexico City - La Ciudad de los Ninos The City of the Kids. (tilde over the 2nd n...
I assume it's too late now, but does anyone know where I could find (could have found) a fully cooked turkey? I could always cube one up and cycle it through...
Does anyone know where to buy really strong Ginger Beer? If you go to Britain or the US there are usually a few different brands of ginger beer in the...
I've long been a fan of D&G Ginger beer and recently tried Kirin's new Diabolo Ginger and liked it. As I drank it I wondered whether many Japanese will like ...
... where can you buy this? ... I tried it and it wasn't really as strong as I like. It's pretty good though. Stuart -- ... - ..- .- .-. - ... - ..- .- .-. -...
... Which variety. I tried Wilkinson Dry Ginger *Ale* yesterday and it was pretty weak. Is there a stronger variety? Stuart -- ... - ..- .- .-. - ... - ..-...
... I don't know if there are different kinds, but it's the most famous brand of Ginger Ale in Japan, and I find it too strong -- I like Canada Dry. -- Jean...
... Sorry, I drink D&G when I am in New York City, I mentioned it only to let you know that I am familiar with the flavor. ... I understand, but at least it is...
Dear all Does anyone have knowledge about the etiquette of attending sumo? Yesterday my friends and I went to see the Sumo and had a great time. We reserved a...
Hi Stuart, I asked my friend (who is French) married to a Japanese and a great sumo fan about this. This is her reply: Actually the mother in law was correct...
Is anyone suffering from Autumn Hay Fever? My friend was telling me that you can get a blood test to tell you what you are allergic to. Does anyone know to get...
Pretty quiet in here. So much so that the ginger "beer" messages of last August are still on the front page. Well I hope my inquiry stirs up some responses. ...
Well, we haven't decided on the place yet but if I would have done the web looking stuff before ringing in hear I wouldn't have been so anxious. Via...
Hi all, Can anyone recommend a good Region Free NTSC/PAL DVD Player (again!)? I'm looking for one that can play Japanese NTSC, US NTSC and UK PAL DVDs on a...
