Tax

It's that time of the year again, time to nip down to the local tax office and meet the really helpful and friendly tax officers, not!!! At least this year it didn't take too long, just a few hours.

Hoppy

Here's an interesting way to have a cheap beer. Mix a hop based drink (hoppy) with shochu (potato spirit). Sounds strange but it actually works. Tastes good and is healthy too. Well worth a try.

Afternoon Tea

As a birthday treat I taken to the Imperial Hotel for afternoon tea. Although reasonable in price, the sandwiches and cakes were a little disappointing. At least the tea was OK, and the view fine.

Smoking Patrol

Smoking is banned while walking on the streets of some Tokyo wards. These guys spend all day hunting for smokers and giving out portable ashtrays. A good idea, just a shame that their not so serious about smoking inside.

Doughnut Craze Continues

It has been almost a year but the Japanese are still willing to queue up for about an hour to get their Krispy Kreme doughnuts. At least it was sunny today in Shinjuku.

Choco Time

Here in Japan it is time to receive chocolate from your loved ones. Here is some from my wife. She surprised me with these when I got home from the pub. I guess I was too drunk to really appreciate them.