Category Archives: Tokyo

Pretentiousness

Posted on October 22, 2010 by clavicus

As I was listening to Swedish Radio P1’s Summer program today, something that would recommend if it wasn’t for every Swede knowing about it and every non-Swede being unable to understand the language, I heard something that rang very true … Continue reading →

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Available

Posted on September 21, 2010 by clavicus

Before I write anything else, I’ve decided to eschew my regular naming scheme for a new, hipster-er one where I name entries after great music. (If you want to hear the song while reading this, look all the way down … Continue reading →

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Yoyogi, Roppongi and Ikebukuro

Posted on September 11, 2010 by clavicus

Quite a few things have happened since last I wrote. I’ve been to a very large Shrine in the Yoyogi park, I’ve worked my first week at my job, I’ve partied in Roppongi until the trains started running again and … Continue reading →

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Shibuyawakening

Posted on September 4, 2010 by clavicus

I have studied the Japanese language and culture for about a year, and I thought I “got” Japan. One night in the Shibuya area made me realise just how little I know. At first, we (me and my Norwegian co-intern) … Continue reading →

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Akihabarrival

Posted on September 1, 2010 by clavicus

I write this at 20 past 4, having spent most of yesterday and a good part of today traveling. I have been in Japan for 7 hours, and I’ve spent half of that getting from the airport. In the remaining … Continue reading →

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