Nice Trike!
Saw this at Ginza, Tokyo’s posh and high-end shopping center. It’s a “sosyal” version of our lowly “padyak”, but this one’s both motoriz
Archive for June, 2008
OFW Tale: Candy
It’s been a week since she left home. But she has yet to return.I’m talking about Candy*, my friendly neighbor. Last Friday, she left for the Immi
My "Engrish" Collection
Just for the heck of it, I have so far taken quite a number of pictures of signs, graffiti, ads, leaflets and other media which somehow showcase an am
Sunburn and A Bruised Ego
Yup. Those two, I’m nursing now. First, the sunburn: The Filipino community in Tokyo celebrated yesterday, both the Independence and Migrant W
Shirts I’d Never Dare Get Caught Wearing
That’s just me. Because the truth is the Japanese don’t care. They have never embraced English like we did. Truth is, with many unemployed Engl
I Remember …
I'm not sure if age has caught up with me, but I can only remember “celebrating” our Independence Day during my youth. This was the time whe
Urban Oases
In a highly urbanized city like Tokyo, real estate is a prime commodity. Every little parcel of land has to be put to maximum use. It’s a good th
"Bawal Magkasakit"
This warning, while true everywhere, is more compelling when one is alone abroad. Aside from the absence of the care we normally receive from famil
A Lonely Man’s Supper
It’s supposed to be summer here already, but it’s still cold outside. Not my favorite weather, as I have always said. But I’m hungry. My not-
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