June 13, 2007 · 602 words
Tokyo to Kyoto by Shinkansen: Temples and High-Speed Rail
Rode Japan's shinkansen bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto at 300 km/hour. Toured ancient temples, shrines, and castles in Japan's former imperial capital.
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June 11, 2007 · 482 words
Tokyo Food: Ramen, Shabu Shabu, and American Breakfast
A traveler's guide to eating in Tokyo: ramen, tofu, shabu shabu, and why McDonald's teriyaki might be a backup plan.
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June 10, 2007 · 549 words
Getting Around Tokyo: Navigation, Kindness, and the Shinkansen
Tokyo's subway system is intuitive and affordable. Despite language barriers, Japanese hospitality makes navigation surprisingly easy for travelers.
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June 08, 2007 · 373 words
My Last Day at Gap Inc: 1998–2007
Nine years at Gap Inc as IT auditor, from the Khakis Swing era to Mexico to New York. Memories, stock options, and a closet full of khakis.
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March 31, 2005 · 8 words
Meeting Flav in New Orleans
Kris meets Flav during a New Orleans trip. A chance encounter with the Public Enemy hype man in 2005.
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