Humans have a natural tendency to flock toward hypes, be it the tulip mania of the 16th century, the dot-com boom of the late 90s, or the ongoing question of whether the crypto-bubble has burst. Even in everyday life, we observe similar patterns, like streets dedicated to specific types of businesses. Take, for example, an… Continue reading The Drink Street
Japanese idiosyncrasies
Here are some Japanese idiosyncrasies Japanese students are everywhere and at all times. I really meant everywhere and anytime. They are easy to spot because of their uniforms. We saw them on Sundays and we saw throughout the day during the weekdays as well. Why were they out and about at 10 am, 11 am,… Continue reading Japanese idiosyncrasies
Lost package – a Religious Experience
The Japanese are renowned for their courteous and orderly behavior. In restaurants, workers greet customers both as they enter and leave. Train conductors bow when exiting each train car. Cyclists and pedestrians wait patiently at traffic lights. Despite the abundance of vending machines and the scarcity of trash bins, the streets remain remarkably clean because… Continue reading Lost package – a Religious Experience
Tokyo, the City of Black and White
The immediate reaction when I first saw Tokyo cityscape on the JR train into the city from the Narika airport was “this city looks very dull in color.” I chalked it down as it was a cloudy afternoon but soon realized that may be the truth. As we toured the city riding subways, we noticed… Continue reading Tokyo, the City of Black and White
teamLab Planets TOKYO
Yesterday we were exploring Tokyo to buy food or find any fun and interesting seveners. We already had a ticket prepared for the teamLab Planet TOKYO at 5:30 pm. By the time we arrived at the building everyone was already very tired, but by the end of the little trip all of us were wide… Continue reading teamLab Planets TOKYO
Asia Trip 2024 