According to the latest Worldwide Cost of Living Survey. That was just published from the Economist Intelligence Unit. Since 1992, Tokyo has been the most expensive city in the world for all but six years. According to the survey, the Canadian city of Vancouver is the most expensive location in North America, at 21st. Los Angeles and New York City tied at 27th as the most expensive US cities.

A Canadian becomes a new dad in Japan. I Read Encyclopedias for Fun. You know the terrible twos, right? Well, a threenager is someone who acts like a teenager, but is only three years old. That basically describes a three-year-old. They have attitude, but no control over their emotions.

I recently got a new lens for my Sony Nex camera. The artist Araki is originally from Sendai, so that means we get an awesome 25th anniversary art show here. Photos were not allowed in the exhibit except for one spot. Which you can see below.

What Will You Write? Gregory S. I had every intention of doing it, I just got caught up in life and many other things.

Thursday, May 5, 2011. Around this time of year a few years back, I was wondering around Meiji Jingu Shrine when I noticed people coming in and out of a forested area. I had time so I went and paid some yen to go see what it was. So this is what I saw. Hundreds of Iris flowers! I was particularly interested in the people painting them. This is my entry for Show Me Japan. Thursday, March 31, 2011.

Shirts, Bags, Aprons, and more! Cards, Mugs and Mousepads. Some content on this page is not suitable for young eyes or faint hearts. Yes, I know, I dropped off the edge of the earth thes.

Daily Trip Report - Day Nine. Last Minute Shopping On The Last Day. Our last day in Tokyo before we headed back to Nagoya was spent doing some final shopping. Son had quite a list of Lego he wanted to buy, not to mention a few games and also omiyage for his primary school teachers and friends. A stop at Takeya for some bargain chocolates. Later a stop at Akihabara, where we managed to find bargain anime figurines sold at bargain prices.

Thanks to several people who have asked about walkingtokaido and my progress. Many have traveled the path before me, and all of your prods and tips are welcome. I have not really vanished, nor has my resolve to walk the old sea road vanished either. The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry.