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The Tower of London a-go-go!

Posted in Life, London, Photos, World travel on May 15, 2013 | 1 Comment »

I can’t say how happy I am to hear that the Tower Bridge is often mistaken for the London Bridge! I feel that I may be counted among a good crowd of fellow clueless travelers, now. Thanks for letting me know, guys! *(^-^)* Miho and I entered through the Tower of London‘s back door (because [...]

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Well, HEY THAR, Tower of London!

Posted in Life, London, World travel on May 13, 2013 | 2 Comments »

I’ll let you in on a secret… On my first day with Miho in London, we woke up bright and early and had breakfast in the dingy, smells-of-mold “dining room” of our “hotel.” I write that with quotes because the terms, “dining room,” and “hotel,” only sort of apply. That is, if you’re using the [...]

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45 Facts About Me

Posted in Life on April 25, 2013 | 12 Comments »

A friend posted this survey on her twitter, and as I was reading it, I began wondering if all of you awesome people taking the time to read my blog really know me. Living Tall in Japan is about me and my experiences, and it’s a huge passion of mines, but beyond the basics– that I’m [...]

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Ribon Festa 2013

Posted in Anime, art, Guides, How to be a Mangaka, Japan, Life, Manga, Manga competitions, Manga recommendations, Mangaka ni naritai, People-watching, Photos, Things I love about Japan on April 8, 2013 | 6 Comments »

Yesterday, I did something that I’ve been meaning to do for a long time!! Woot! You know JUMP Festa, right? The big yearly free festival that JUMP puts on in December for all of their properties? I even had my art on display there when I worked for Konomi-sensei!　Well, there is a Ribon Festa too, [...]

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Spring in Yokohama (^-^)

Posted in Beauty, Japan, Japan travel, Life, Photos on March 28, 2013 | 6 Comments »

Why, hello there, Spring! I’ve missed you. :3 It’s a nice, pleasant 65 degrees, sunny with blue skies. And, the sakura are out. It’s not quite full bloom here where I am, but it’s almost there. Any day now, the trees will be bursting with pink petals, and just the hint of green leaves! Where [...]

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From Tokyo to Camden Market♪

Posted in Life, London, Photos, World travel on March 21, 2013 | 2 Comments »

I woke up exceptionally cold on my second morning in London, and it was… that day in October was about as cold as it gets in Tokyo during the dead of winter. Crazy, right? I had left ninety degree weather for 30 degree weather. . for some reason. I am SO glad that I had [...]

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The Ueno chocolate exhibit!

Posted in Japan, Japan travel, Life, Photos on March 19, 2013 | 1 Comment »

Oh my, is it warm today! It’s around 70 degrees (Fahrenheit), and deliciously sunny! The birds are chirping, and it feels like the cicadas are going to come out soon! So, what better time to revisit old photos, right? XD.. I am going to get out and take some nice new ones of the springyness [...]

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