An alternatives guide to Tokyo.
Entries from August 2009
August 27, 2009
Pocket knife lands 74 year-old tourist in Japanese lockup
It all started when an American tourist asked a police officer for directions to the Kinokuniya bookstore in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo.
The Californian, 74, could never have imagined the officer would reply to his question with: “Do you have a knife?”
He could never have dreamed, either, that his possession of a pocketknife, which he calls a [...]
August 25, 2009
No Exit Strategy
Doo Wop singer takes a dip:
Several people said Mr. Eason casually lit a cigarette before leaving his seat at the bar. “He just walked down, put two hands on him, and shoved him in the water,” Mr. Langhammer said. “This guy had no exit strategy, he took off running in flip-flops. [...]
August 25, 2009
Phish Fans Are the Best
WHOAAH, bro – I am no expert, but I don’t think liquid acid is administered to the eyes. And despite thinking he was going to a Billy Joel concert, his boyfriend seems to be having a great time.
Are you surpised that the Undead are Phish fans? Neither am I.
This photo makes me angry. There is [...]
August 25, 2009
Don’t Get Out of the Boat
Great White Shark feeding off Seal Island in False Bay near Cape Town, South Africa.
