Tag Archives: shinjuku

Stomach cancer and a cream crepe

Posted on June 30, 2011 by tomointokyo

This week, I have mostly been watching films, particularly old black and white ones that I don`t understand.  Most of my life is spent not understanding, it`s normal, but even I was shocked at how little I understand of this film below – and … Continue reading →

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8 nights in the north

Posted on May 24, 2011 by tomointokyo

I lost my guesthouse room key a couple of weeks ago. I don`t know how. It takes a seriously high level of stupidity to lose something in a dwelling as small as our guesthouse, yet I managed it, and now because of my … Continue reading →

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Artyfarty (Saturday Night 2/2)

Posted on April 11, 2011 by tomointokyo

After leaving the bar, Donzoko, I was ready to go home. I had work the following day, and did not have long before the last train home. Shinjuku is a hard place to leave though, and I soon found myself having a … Continue reading →

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The Pits (Saturday Night 1/2)

Posted on April 5, 2011 by tomointokyo

It`s Saturday afternoon  and the cherry blossoms are in bloom in Inokashira Park, Tokyo. University students, sat on blue tarpaulin sheets, are having a picnic. The carrier bags full of beer, sake and snacks are gradually emptying. Some of the groups are chatting or playing cards, some play … Continue reading →

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