Welcome To Geek World!!

Well you never thought it would happen and neither did I but its time for the 2nd entry on this blog thingy which we call Tokyo Fox. Last Sunday I went to Akihabara which is the place for all items electrical (and also for Maid cafes but thats another story!!) and spent a sh#tload on a new laptop computer which I have become very attached to.

I used to have to sit at an old computer in the doorway of my house for the last 9 mths but now I have to sit on my futon which means my legs ache after so long sitting crossed legs. Anyway the main reason for getting the laptop was to be able to move into the 21st century and download stuff (all legally of course!) and in particular music.

I spent the first few days importing all my cd’s onto iTunes and am now on the scrounge for any music so if any of those who use msn messeneger have any mp3 files to send me then let me know what. Obviously I won’t hold my breath waiting for the offers to roll in!

Another benefit of the computer laptop is to listen to UK radio on-line and without having to use headphones like I did when I was in the communal part of my house ( I share with 3 other people for those not in the know).

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Tokyo Fox – The Dawn Of A New Era

Welcome to the first and maybe even the last of my blog articles here on the newly launched Tokyo Fox website. Will have to see how long the novelty of this lasts but give it a few weeks and it’ll no doubt be nothing more than a fading memory!!

For interesting facts, stats, insightful info on life as a ‘gaijin‘ in Japan, wit, humour, jokes, strong opinions you have come to the wrong place but if you are an internet geek or just killing time in a dull mundane job then why not check back here every few days to read the latest goings on in my life abroad.

I recently left Tokyo behind during my Winter Christmas break to spend two and a bit weeks in Fukuoka…

 

…Hiroshima…

 

…Osaka…

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…Nara…

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…Himeji…

…Kobe…

 

…and Kyoto.

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No sooner had I returned from the Kansai region and I was off to Seoul over in South Korea (below) where I managed to spend all of about four minutes in North Korea!

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It really was one of the most surreal border crossings ever which involved just walking around a conference table on the border guarded by a soldier from the north at one end and one from the south at the other. Other highlights included a traditional dance performance, a beautiful temple, some local food and a trip to the World Cup Stadium.

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