I received my voucher for the Ghibli Museum this week. Hayao Miyazaki’s famed Japanese anime studio, spitting out such gems as Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away, also found time to spit out a museum shocasing their whimsical style and imagination.
Tickets for this out-of-the-way museum are so popular, I had to order mine months in advance. […]
I’ve ordered a set of Moo mini-cards and I’m really excited to get them so I can spread my love all over town.
The wiley stylings of Brian Taylor were selected as the image backdrop for my cards.
I feel confident that once these cards are in my hands and moving, I’ll finally be […]
Researching sleeping accomodations has proven to be one of the more exciting prospects of my trip to Japan. Below is a quick rundown of each of the lodging types available to me: (And I plan to stay in all of them at least once)
Western Hotel
These are typical hotels like we find here in the states. […]
There’s a baglady behind that mound of garbage. She just used her cell phone.
My plans for yesterday evening were simple. I had a new hard drive to install and a new video game to start. I’d probably munch on a can of smoked Blue Diamond almonds and fall asleep in front of the couch. As if transmitted straight from Paradise Island, I received an email from Ron:
Get us […]
In perusing Time Out Tokyo, I’ve come across some excursions that have shot to the top of my itinerary.
Toto Super Space
It may be a dubious honor, but Japan leads the world in Toilet Technology. This showroom has something to intrigue even the most jaded loo user. As well as the now-standard bidet toilets, Toto also […]
I’ve added a page to consolidate all of my Japan stuff. As the trip approaches, I’ll be reaching out for advice on what to see, what to avoid, and what to see that I should probably avoid.
In addition, I’ll add my research, ideas, and efforts to make the most of this wild jaunt.
As for pulling […]
Playing tour guide to a city like Chicago is a little daunting. The variety of experiences available could combine for a myriad of different vacations. When Alison agreed to come visit me here, my first thought was, “What kind of Chicago do I want to show her?”
I juggled Navy Pier against the Art Institute against […]
Departure:
Fri, Nov 16 10:45 AM to 03:00 PM
Arrive next day Chicago-Ohare, IL (ORD) to Tokyo, Japan Narita (NRT)
13hrs 15min - nonstop All Nippon Airways Flight 11
Boeing 777 Jet- Economy
Return:
Sat, Nov 24 11:10 AM to 07:40 AM
Tokyo, Japan Narita (NRT) to Chicago-Ohare, IL (ORD)
11hrs 30min - nonstop All Nippon Airways Flight 12
Boeing 777 Jet- Economy
