From the monthly archives:

January 2009

Tokyo Reality

January 30, 2009 · 12 comments

As the purchase of a DSLR Camera looms i’ve spent the last few weeks perusing many sites and reading many many reviews on the cameras currently dominating the market place.

The research has, if nothing else, show me some great examples of what can be done with the technology these days, not to mention how photogenic Japan is.


Tokyo Reality (Canon 5D MarkII) from utsuru on Vimeo.

I commented a few weeks back how i’d love to be able to produce something as remotely impressive as this with the Sanyo Xacti HD 1010 i recently purchased after seeing this video, shot with a high end still camera that has fantastic video capability, i’m even more inspired.

Thanks to Mikey for the heads up on this clip.

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On a weekly basis i’ve had emails requesting Nozomi Sasaki as J-Babe of the Week and now it’s time for me to deliver. I know it’s not Friday, but i just couldn’t wait.

Nozomi Sasaki 佐々木希 has her 21st birthday coming up on the 8th of February 2009.

A very popular Japanese fashion model and Gravure Idol it’s hard not to pick up a magazine or visit related websites and  not see this beautiful girl.

Nozomi Sasaki

It’s a big gallery this week, because you’ve asked for it & talent like Nozomi Sasaki deserve it.

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Kusaya

January 27, 2009 · 16 comments

Kusaya (くさや) is a Japanese style salted-dried fish and make no mistake about it, this stuff stinks.

If you can get past the stink like i did on a recent trip to Mishima and you like to nibble on something while drinking a few beers or something a little stronger then give Kasaya a go … it really is an acquired taste, you’ll either love it or hate it.

Kusaya

Don’t try eating this when you’re hungover (二日酔い) and too lazy to go to the shops and buy some food like i did the other week …. got as far as opening the jar before i had to quickly back away from it.

There’s some more guff on the ins and outs of Kusaya here at wikipedia.

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