Author Archives: Kenneth H

KANSAI TRIP 01

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Kenneth H

(First off, when the hell was the new MacBook Air announced? What the crap. Why don’t you people tell me about these things.) From Japan Quick update before I take off to dinner. Today we traveled from the Aki Grand … Continue reading →

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On the Train 02: Kansai

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Kenneth H

I am currently between two businessmen on an Express headed for Ikebukuro. One of them is reading a seinen manga magazine and the other is reading about car parts on his cellphone. At Ikebukuro I will be meeting up with … Continue reading →

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On The Train 01: Looking Back

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Kenneth H

Four years ago in the rainy season I made my first trip to Japan as part of the Oregon Intercultural Association. I was young and had no formal education on Japan. No language, no culture, and no history. Everything I … Continue reading →

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GUNPLA: RX-75 Guntank

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Kenneth H

During a load of laundry, I decided to sit down and put together a model kit I purchased earlier in the day. After I finished the first step, I realized it would be a fun activity to film. I apologize … Continue reading →

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Thank you, Satoshi Kon.

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Kenneth H

Satoshi Kon lost his battle with pancreatic cancer and passed away on August 23, 2010, at the age of 46 (two months shy of his next birthday).  The news struck me harder than I imagine it would, and has led … Continue reading →

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大宮夏まつり：Ômiya Summer Festival

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Kenneth H

Part 2 of 2 in the Omiya Summer Festival 2010 video series, On Location in Saitama City Japan. Continue reading →

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VIDEO: Omiya Hanabi Finale

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Kenneth H

This post is part 1 of 2 for my video coverage of the 2010 Ômiya Summer Festival (大宮夏まつり [Ômiya Natsu-yasumi Matsuri]) in Saitama City, Japan. It is a popular tradition to watch fireworks (or, hanabi 花火) in the summer during … Continue reading →

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Potential Tweets from Akihabara

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Kenneth H

While Akira made a rain check on our plans to meet in front of Gamerz in Akihabara wearing funny hats, I was craving some Super Potato browsing and made the Keihintouhoku Line train ride to the Electric City.

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Note on Delays

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Kenneth H

A quick note on why there have not been any updates since Vancouver. While I am capable of updating On Location via my Blackberry, it is hard to make the posts in a fashion I desire (there are also some … Continue reading →

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Frustration and Fine Print

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Kenneth H

I was joking with Dana about how much I hate traditional prop propelled planes, which should have told me that I would have the pleasure of using one for the flight from PDX to Vancouver (YVR). It was a pleasant … Continue reading →

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