Category: Travel

Hoover Dam

While in Nevada I drove over to the Hoover Dam to take a tour and learn more about the dam that tamed the Colorado river and provides water and electricity to the desert south west of the United States. It was certainly a sight to see and interesting to learn about all that went into …

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Great Things About Japan

#1. Strike in Japan #2. Drink Cans Have Names Written In Braille On The Top #3. Japanese Fans Stayed Behind After The FIFA World Cup 2014 Match To Help Clean Up #4. There Are Baby Seats Attached To The Wall In Most Bathrooms #5. Here Is Some Of The Hospital Food I Ate #6. You …

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Star Wars Characters

Darth Maul, Darth Vader, X-wing starfighter are just a few of the items on display at the Tokyo Central & Main store near Balboa avenue in San Diego, California. Related Posts Darth Vader How to be a Better Boss T-shirt International Toy Show – Tokyo, Japan Shopping in Xi’an

Better Than No Job T-shirt

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Japanese Characters

While walking around a Japanese store I came across these characters. Japanese seem to love their women with big breasts, dressed scantily, or dresses as a school girl while they want the men to look cool and carry samurai swords. Related Posts Radiant Elegance: Decoding the Enchanting Beauty Secrets of Japanese Women Unveiling the Way …

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Plush Japanese Animal Pillow

While at a Japanese store I found these plush animal pillows that were soft as can be, however after spinning the pillow around I noticed the pillow had a butthole stitched right on there. I’m not exactly sure why that is necessary, but it made me laugh so I snapped a photo. Related Posts Barely …

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Vehicle Navigation Directions

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Nevada Solar Engergy

If you ever happen to drive between Los Angeles, California and Las Vegas, Nevada along Highway 15 you may happen to notice what looks like acres of shiny mirrors that point to solar collectors. It is nice to see this land put to use to create energy. There isn’t much else to look at in …

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灼熱ベガス

7月のラスベガスは「こんなに暑いのか!」と正直びっくり!日中は45度越え、日が落ちた夜でも40度近い。ちょっと歩くだけでも体力消耗が大きいので、水分補給と日焼け防止は必須。夏にベガスへ行く方は、メイン通りに近いホテルを取って、休憩を入れながらの観光をするか、メインからちょっと離れた場所の安いホテルを取り、レンタカーでの移動をお勧めします。      Related Posts HOLLYWOODサイン 「ラ・ラ・ランド」は6部門を授賞 The Oscars 2016 第88回アカデミー授賞式

Monta Ramen Las Vegas

If you are ever in Las Vegas and craving a good bowl of ramen, Monta Ramen is a pretty good place to start. Related Posts Maruya Ramen Tomei-ya Ramen Atsugi, Japan Cali Comfort BBQ

What is in a Name?

Driving along highway 15 between Baker and Barstow there is an very interesting road named, “Zzyzx Road.” This road runs in a north-south direction and goes to the Mojave National Preserve. Related Posts Hearst Castle Lombard Street Photos of Drive on the Tomei Express from Kanagawa to Shizuoka Prefecture

Tesla Charging Station

While making a stop in Primm, Nevada I happened to spot some Tesla charging stations. This is pretty cool because I have not seen any of these before. Related Posts Nevada Solar Engergy Electric Wheels of the Future: Can EVs Outrun Gas-Powered Vehicles? Airport Terminal Convenience

It’s a Scorcher

It’s going to be another hot one today. As you can see from this temperature gauge in Baker, California. Related Posts Roppongi, Tokyo Thursday’s Weather Forecast California Countryside

Benny Binion and Binion’s Casino

In downtown Las Vegas on Fremont street you will find Binion’s casino and hotel. This was started and owned by a gambling icon and mob boss Lester “Benny” Binion. On the south end of Las Vegas in the South Point hotel you can find a statue of Benny Binion on a horse and at the …

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Street Performers in Las Vegas

No matter if you are in Hollywood, California or enjoying the Freemont experience in Las Vegas there are a wild array of different types of street performers who are all looking to make some extra cash. Many just dress up as familiar characters from movies, others dress up as anime characters, while others just choose …

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The Fremont Street Experience at Night

Walking down Fremont street in Las Vegas is what they like to call the Fremont Experience. This experience has it all. It has everything from lights, drinks, casinos, street performers, zip lines, legal drugs, stores, gambling, live music, a large array of lights overhead, food, gold nuggets, hotels, it has everything. The only question is, …

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They Call Him Flipper

They call him Flipper, Flipper under the sea. They call him flipper…Well actually I don’t know if Flipper was actually his name, but it sure was fun watching this dolphin swim by as he was leisurely swimming around the tank at Sea World in San Diego, California. Even better yet it was really fun to …

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Meet the Eagle Ray

This is an interesting character as a member of the stingray family. Unlike stingrays that lay on the bottom of the ocean the eagle rays tend to live in open ocean. Related Posts Moray Eel Beluga Whales at SeaWorld San Diego Shark Week 2016 Day 6

Moray Eel

Went to Sea World recently and saw some of these moray eels. I’m glad I get to see them in sea world because this is about as close as I want to be to one. I don’t think I would want to see one of these in their natural habitat. Related Posts Sea World Aquarium …

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Hawaii Lava Boat Tour

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Lighting Decor

While sitting in the Original Noodle House in Ocean Beach, California I happened to notice the lighting which added an interesting decor to the restaurant. Related Posts Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco Jimmy Buffett’s at the Beachcomber Indulging in Fine Dining Excellence in Bangkok

High Street

For all the pot heads, occasional smokers, or midnight tokers out there here is a street in La Mesa, California just for you. Related Posts Californians Green Revolution: The Drive Behind Marijuana Legalization and Health Discoveries Navigating the Complexities of Marijuana Laws in the United States

Hickam Air Force Base

On Hickam Air Force base back by the channel to Pearl Harbor and near the Officer’s club there is the Missing Man Memorial that honors those who have lost their lives in battle. Related Posts Remembering the USS Arizona Memorial: A Journey Through Time and Honor Attack on Pearl Harbor Remembrance USS Arizona Memorial

Japanese Dessert Store

What kind of building is this? Is it a temple? Perhaps an orphanage? Guess again. It’s actually a Japanese dessert shop located in Kamakura. Related Posts Fuji Television Building Statue in Japan Omiya, Japan

Rice Fields in Japan

If you haven’t ever seen any rice fields or how rice is grown it is pretty interesting because Japan does not have a lot of farm land so they grow rice wherever they can. Here are a couple fields I happened to snap a couple photos of as I was driving by. Related Posts Japanese …

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Store in a Van

Step 1. Find an easily recognizable place. Step 2. Plant flag. Step 3. Open for business. This person chose quite the monumental spot to open his van store. Related Posts Ocean Beach Hippie Van Photos of Drive Between Manila to Angeles City, Philippines Japanese Car Window Art

Japanese Dragon Statue

In the USA people will decorate their lawns with yard gnomes, bird baths, and other decorations. In Japan here is a dragon statue. Related Posts Statue in Japan Japanese House with Garden Shrine in Japan

Statue in Japan

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Tony Blair Visits Kuwait

Tony Blair the former British prime minister visited Ali Al Salem air base in Kuwait. In these photos you can see him shaking hands with Colonel Smith the former base commander. Related Posts General Ryan Visits Ali Al Salem Looking Around The Rock Ali Al Salem Air Base Facilities

Buddhist Temple at Enoshima, Japan

While walking around Enoshima, Japan one of the landmarks was this buddhist temple. Here is a view looking towards Enoshima Island in Fujisawa. Related Posts Shrine in Japan Sights Around Enoshima Fuji Television Building

Funny Watch the Gap Sign

This was one of the funniest signs I’ve ever seen and it was taken at the jungle cruise ride at California Disneyland of all places. Related Posts Bike Lane Bush 2004 Sticker Frower Garden It’s a Small World Ride at Disneyland California