Here’s the story, in short (in no particular order)… 1. Japanese volunteers, race officials and spectators are more vocal on the whole than perhaps any spectators I’ve encountered this side of Boston. 2. Japanese spectators outstretch their hands more for high-fives than anywhere else I’ve seen. 3. At 28k, there are gorgeous Carnivalesque dancers clad…
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Where to Find Great Vegan Food…
Hoping to help travelers searching for great vegan eats in the following locales: Seoul-Tokyo-Koyasan-Kyoto. By no means exhaustive, it’s up to date at present time. Yes, these places indeed do still exist (although hours may be a bit crazy at times). Please get HappyCow app to find addresses, phone numbers and mostly accurate operating hours….
What the F–k is Wrong With Me?!
My boy Charlie was right— Not this Charlie… these are the best of times and worst of times. Yes, as many of you all know, I had an amazing expedition to and through Asia this summer. As many of you may not know, I even got to embrace and kiss beautiful women in Thailand &…
Curated Photo VI
The sixth in my series of ten favorite photos of summer. Enjoy! I walked among the 600 year old cedars, scented by incense drifting across the top of sacred Koyasan mountain. I walked among the tombs, spirit lifted by this powerful place. I arrived at the bridge, the gate, another bridge, another gate. I bowed….
Curated Photo V
Welcome to the fifth installment in my series of ten favorite photos of summer. Sacred Cedars In the year 816, Kobo Daishi (Kukai) established a center for Shingon Esoteric Buddhism atop Mount Koya–Koyasan. Today, at least 200,000 people have their remains buried as close as possible to Kobo Daishi, who sits in eternal meditation…
Curated Photo IV
Fourth in my series of ten favorite photos of summer, thus far… Inari In Kyoto, Japan, I was hiking back down sacred and spiritually powerful Mount Inari when I came across a vending machine (yes…only in Japan). A group of young feral cats, uninhibited, came out from behind the machine to greet me. I took…
A Curated Photo Just for You: Part II
In this series I will be choosing my ten favorite photos of summer to share with each of you. The first was featured in yesterday’s post, the second is now… Fire in the Sky As we sped through Ako, Japan on a Shinkansen bullet train at around 150 mph, I shot this from the comfort…
My 5 Favorite Food Joints in Asia & Why (in a nutshell)
In order… 1. Broccoli Revolution (all vegan)—899 Sukhumvit Road, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand Why Go? A sublime atmosphere in the heart of a huge city. Excellent preparation and presentation. Friendly service. Vegan desserts and cheeses available. Accepts credit cards. Charging outlets available. Complimentary ice water with cucumber & orange available (not always…
5 Ways in Which New York City Differs from Japan
Featured image: NYC flag flying high at Tokyo’s DisneySea park. In NYC… 1. People talk on their phones, when possible, while on trains. 2. People, including myself, eat food while walking around. Pretzels, hot dogs (not me), food truck treats and other assorted items. Folks on trains do not hesitate to eat chicken wings…
5 Ways In Which Japan Differs from New York City
But first, about the featured image:Brooklyn establishments are hip in both places, as are young folk wearing “Brooklyn” t shirts. [this bar/restaurant is in Hakata, in southern Japan] In Japan… 1. As ambulances run through intersections the driver makes announcements via loud speaker, including: “Adigato go zai mas (thank you very much)..” 2. Ridged and…
Expedition:Asia Curations Part II
Most Heartwarming Moments: July 13th-August 9th [in no particular order] 1. Hakata (Fukuoka), Japan Sumire sacrifices time and energy to drive me out to the port for my ferry so I do not have to ride the bus. 2. Seoul, Republic of Korea Owner of Bread Blue vegan bakery gives me a free crossaint out…
Expedition:Asia 2016 Curations Part I
Welcome to the first installment! I was going to begin this tomorrow but I’m looking forward to it too much. Such is the life of someone who has been spending way too much time alone for extended stretches (punctuated by extremely social snippets). For new visitors, please check out some posts from the past month…
Don't Let My Parents Read This 