Tag: Life in Tokyo

My life in Tokyo. I lived there from 2001 – 2003 and visit every year. I am tied by marriage to the country and will eventually live in Japan again.

Tokyo – 英会話について。。

英会話について。。。 By tok_matthew September 16th, 2004 @ 12:29 PM UncategorizedAh, the 英会話 (Eikaiwa = English Conversation School). Their bright neon signs decorate buildings from the major centers of Shinjyuku and Ikebukuro to the smallest countryside town. The ubiquitous English language school has served as the entry point into Japan for foreigners innumerable. Sometimes loved, sometimes detested by…… Continue reading Tokyo – 英会話について。。

Tokyo – Gaijin Complex

Gaijin Complex By tok_matthew September 15th, 2004 @ 12:10 PM Uncategorized When I first came to Japan I lived out in Saitama along the Tobu Tojo line somewhere between Shiki and Kawagoe. Out there in the “country” it’s often rare to see an unknown gaijin (since we all taught for Nova) and if you should happen to…… Continue reading Tokyo – Gaijin Complex

Tokyo – First Post in Tokyo Metblogs

By tok_matthewSeptember 13th, 2004 @ 11:56 PM Uncategorized Hello Everyone. Is this the first post in the blog? Anyway, here in Mejiro we finally had our neighborhood festival and I thought I would share a picture which is below. Also, can anyone explain to me why so many otherwise sweet looking young Japanese girls are now sporting…… Continue reading Tokyo – First Post in Tokyo Metblogs

E-mail to Phuong 9.11.2004

Hello Phuong,  I’m preparing to leave Tokyo and I’m getting rid of all my things.  It is a little sad to leave Tokyo but I am getting excited about coming to Vietnam.  I’m sure I will have a better life there.   Of course I don’t want to live in Hanoi, so I won’t accept any…… Continue reading E-mail to Phuong 9.11.2004

E-mail to Sarita 9.8.2004

Dearest Sarita,  Congratulations on the engagement!  I’m extremely happy for you and wish you the best.  Please be certain to send me your address around the wedding date so I can send you a nice little exotic present from Asia.   I always enjoy hearing from you and reading your insightful e-mails.  You are the only…… Continue reading E-mail to Sarita 9.8.2004

E-mail to Phuong 9.2.2004

Hi Phuong!  I made my plane ticket reservation today!  I will arrive in HCMC on October 2nd and arrive at 10:00pm.  If you are still in America on that day, then I can always go to a hotel and wait until you return.  I’m very excited about coming there but also nervous about leaving Tokyo! …… Continue reading E-mail to Phuong 9.2.2004

E-mail to Dad 8.29.2004

Good Morning Dad, Thanks for having C. call me.  It had been ages since I’d last spoke toher and it was good to have a chat. It’s almost September now and the weather has become cool and a bit wet here in Tokyo.  It’s a fitting season to be leaving Japan; a place where I’ve…… Continue reading E-mail to Dad 8.29.2004