Monthly Archives: November 2010

Fun Fact about Tokyo

Posted on November 30, 2010 by anna

When you hail a taxi in Tokyo, be careful not to reach for the door handle to get in. You might get a surprise because the left back door opens and closes automatically. That’s one of the quirks of taxis … Continue reading →

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The best unexpected meal I’ve ever had

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Karl

serendipity |serendipite| noun the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way In a happy or beneficial way. That’s for sure. And when the occurrence and development of those events pertains to food – even … Continue reading →

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Would you eat sushi for breakfast?

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Karl

Would you eat sushi for breakfast? Before you answer that question, allow me to set the scene for you… Wake up early – 6 a.m. early – and travel by train and subway to the Tokyo Fish Market. Walk past … Continue reading →

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The secret powers of time

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Karl

A Land of Contrasts The more time I spent there, the more I realized why this phrase is most often associated with Japan. Contrasts are evident everywhere you look. Accommodation, transportation, food and fashion – what is old and traditional … Continue reading →

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Well-kept secrets about the cherry blossoms

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Karl

I love cherry pie … With all these Cherry trees in bloom, surely there must be an abundance of cherries … Yet I hadn’t seen a single cherry tart, no jam, no liquor and worst of all … no pie. … Continue reading →

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The #1 reason you are never a stranger in Japan

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Karl

My biggest FEAR on my first visit to Japan was this … I don’t speak the language and have absolutely no idea what a Japanese sign … any sign … is trying to say to me. Would I get totally … Continue reading →

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The birth of the “Travel Coach Diaries”

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Karl

No matter how much time I’ve already spent there, I’m very excited about our upcoming trip to Japan! Being immersed in the Japanese culture is such an amazing experience – so different from the day-to-day experience of living in North … Continue reading →

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