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Asia » Japan » Shizuoka May 8th 2006

May 3rd- 7th is a series of holidays in Japan, starting with a National Holiday for the Emperor who liked gardens and the environment on Wednesday and Children's Day (also Boys Day) on Friday. Thursday is literally a holiday called 'in between day'!!! No nonsense about that! Boys Day is where the big fish (carp) kites originated- families that have sons hang them outside for good luck, strength and long life. Hiedi and I took this oppurtunity to see a bit more of Japan and so on Wednesday jumped in the car and went driving. Our initial plan was to head for Fuji, which we did, with the glorious mountain providing great vision on the way. We decided that we would like to see the Safari park and waterfalls near the mountain and so began looking ... read more

Late for our Karaoke date

Asia » Japan » Shizuoka May 3rd 2006

I got my first real six-string

TravelQueen

The guys we met last week We were supposed to meet At ten was our date But for us they did not wait They did give us a ring Our phone not working We went karaoke anyway And later found out so did they At the Donkey, Blake met us His friends came too Starting at Flyte Tyme Amy and I already had a few We had lots of fun singing Ordering drinks and drinking Singing old and new And punk just a few Amy the skulling star Beat the boys by far Campari Orange and beer Now singing with no fear Came through the door A stranger we saw Drank some beer then went No money he spent Amy and I roaming the halls Entering rooms, we had balls Our date friends we bumped into ... read more

Drinks all round, and smuggling in wine on the ground!

The intruder with style, dressed up with a smile!

Fuji and Sushi

Asia » Japan » Shizuoka May 1st 2006

Sushi and Fuji

BlackManx

We have two new additions to the mansion. They are turtles ( hopefully not teenage, mutant or ninja) from the east and west sides of America named Fuji and Sushi. We got them from our friend Daisuke who owns the reptile shop. I just had them out and was playing with them, Sushi escaped and bolted, he can move pretty fast!! And Fuji tried to bite me so I think he was hungry. He has no teeth but a tongue! Also included in this Blog photos of Saturday night at Chatty, Mrs Nagata and Mrs Fuijiwara cooked up a storm and we celebrated everyones birthdays and Marissas going away (shell be back in a week!) Couple of Random photos too!... read more

Karaoke Queens

Asia » Japan » Shizuoka April 30th 2006

You shook me all night long......

BlackManx

My first karaoke experience in Japan was on Friday night, we went to Shidax which is a huge place right in the middle of the city, with Blake (from the Pub School) his girlfriend Meagan, and two of his friends. Shidax is amazing, with at least 5 floors and hundreds of rooms and a Moulin Rouge theme. You book a room for a certain amount of time, we had two hours and then order drinks over a phone in your room. The song books are in the room and you just punch the number into the computer and away you go!! The photos are shockers and the singing wasnt much better but it was fun!!!... read more

Fuji and Sushi

Asia » Japan » Shizuoka April 30th 2006

Introducing Fuji & Sushi to their new home

TravelQueen

Our new pets are so cute! We got them from our friend, Daisuke, who owns the reptile shop. Daisuke just lives around the corner from us, so a few weeks ago we walked to his house to check out his personal zoo! He has a silver fox, a piglet (which can roam the house as it pleases), a possum, turtles and a MONKEY! It is the cutest thing I have ever seen!... read more

Boom Boom Bash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Asia » Japan » Shizuoka April 24th 2006

The biggest car in Japan

BlackManx

On Saturday night we went out with Daisuke, the snake man to a club called Boom Boom Bash in the city. He picked us up in his huge Landcruiser and we went to the club. We met some of his friends who spoke limited English, but we got express free entry to this club. It was really different, they had a few dj's and this thing called 'show case' where professional dancers come on and dance. Kind of like time warp, but more, and better dancers. They also had a couple of singers. We were one of only 4 non asians in the room so im sure we stuck out like dogs balls, but it was really interesting to see some of the fashions etc. that the girls had on. The only downer was the smokiness ... read more

Strawberry fields forever. And Shimizu Port. And Mt Fuji

Asia » Japan » Shizuoka » Shimizu April 24th 2006

Fuji

BlackManx

I had the Beatles song stuck in my head all day, but the strawberries were ripe for the picking at Shimizu on Saturday. Believe me, there is a limit to the amount you can eat at one time, and i guess it didnt help that i was smothering mine with the condensed milk they gave us (Dad, you would have been proud). Yum. We also saw the 'beach' and found a spot for some great fuji shots and experienced a dodgy Japanese restaurant where the picture menus were limited and a little blurry so the 'chicken' that i thought id ordered turned out to be the inside of some animal. Not liver, not heart but i saw it in the Shizu with the other entrails!! It was actually quite yummy and ate it all up like ... read more

Boom Boom Bash!!!

Asia » Japan » Shizuoka April 24th 2006

Daisuke & I with his monster truck

TravelQueen

Our reptile friend Daisuke picked us up in his Monster Truck and took us to a party in town. He knew the DJs from Tokyo that were playing, so got us express and free entry! It was at a small hip hop R&B club called Boom Boom Bash. There were some cool dancers and singers before the DJs came on. After that, we went to Our Boozer - the owner remembered us, even though Amy has only been once before! We met some locals on the street (while waiting for food) that we might go karaoking with this weekend, then were going to go home but heard our favourite para para music blaring from Flyte Tyme (which is on the 8th floor of a building) and just had to go in for a dance or two! ... read more

Strawberry Picking!

Asia » Japan » Shizuoka April 22nd 2006

Fresh as can be!

TravelQueen

After a drive to check our the local beach at Miho, Amy, Hiedi and I went strawberry picking! The deal is -simple...you pay about 15 bucks, then you eat as much as you can pick! It was fun and the strawberries were beautiful - afterwards we were so full! On the way back home we stopped by Shimizu Port and checked out the S-Pulse Dream Plaza (named after the Shimizu soccer team).... read more

The strawberries grow against stone walls

I went walking.......

Asia » Japan » Shizuoka April 21st 2006

Hedges

BlackManx

Have been checking out the surrounding area, the weather has been a lot nicer and everything is so green and pretty when the sun is out! In my area of Shizuoka it is mainly residential, with lots of green tea hedges on the surrounding mountains and vegie gardens that you see men and women tending. It is a quiet area, mostly families and older people so we feel quite safe walking home from tuition at night, and there are often people out walking until 10 ish at night, especially when the weather is nicer. Its quite nice to pass people in the street and wish them 'kombanwa' (good evening).... read more

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