They’re still running the Tommy Lee Jones ad campaign in Tokyo. His face reminds me of the surface of Mars. Cool building in Shinjuku. The Japanese are always thinking of new ways to streamline bathroom visits. Visited the site of … Continue reading
Kenny G is a really nice guy. I mean like ridiculously nice. He makes wilted flowers bloom with his aura. Melissa and I sat behind him yesterday on our flight from LA to Tokyo. Nick, our traveling companion, chatted him … Continue reading
Every hotel room should have a “Do Not Disturb” button next to the bed. Every hotel room power socket should be universal, allowing plugs from any region. Not every toilet seat should be heated, though I’m open-minded about the retracting … Continue reading
My second favorite thing about Taipei is the crosswalk signs. They tell you how many seconds you have left to cross, and by way of illustration, they show an animation of a little green man walking. As the timer counts … Continue reading
Checking into my capsule hotel involved an elaborate sequence of rituals, each of which I managed to botch up terribly. The shoes, I learned the hard way, come off immediately upon entering. There are hundreds of tiny lockers off to … Continue reading