Saturday, November 27, 2004
Tokyo, Siamese Connection
When I went for a walk around district of Ginza, I found some old buildings there. These ware built in 1929 to 1932. One of these buildings, I encountered this twin standpipes. It was written "Siamese Connection" on it. There's no doubt that it derives from Siamese Twins.
It might have hardly existed The Political Correctness Movement during 1930's.
This standpipes called "Siamese Connection" evolves into a Napkin Folding.
Next thing, Siamese Twins had a real existence. Chang and Eng ware born in 1811 in Thailand and moved to US for street shows.
It might have hardly existed The Political Correctness Movement during 1930's.
This standpipes called "Siamese Connection" evolves into a Napkin Folding.
Next thing, Siamese Twins had a real existence. Chang and Eng ware born in 1811 in Thailand and moved to US for street shows.
Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Tokyo, Kabuki-Za Theatre
Kabuki is representative of Japan's performing art. I thought kabuki had so very artistic quality, but as a matter of fact, its themes are love stories, ghost stories or comedies. After all, they are same old stories.
However Kabuki performers could evoke Kabuki's artistry. This point is fundamental to Kabuki and different from Soap Opera. Soap Opera might not own a theatre like Kabuki-Za. Hey, this is not a public bath.
I've seen a Kabuki performance only twice yet. More or less most Japanese are no better than me. The reasons are its archaic dialogue and fees. I can only understand whole dialogue through a commentated headset. And admission fee is from US$23(balcony seats) to US$153(box seats).
However Kabuki performers could evoke Kabuki's artistry. This point is fundamental to Kabuki and different from Soap Opera. Soap Opera might not own a theatre like Kabuki-Za. Hey, this is not a public bath.
I've seen a Kabuki performance only twice yet. More or less most Japanese are no better than me. The reasons are its archaic dialogue and fees. I can only understand whole dialogue through a commentated headset. And admission fee is from US$23(balcony seats) to US$153(box seats).
Wednesday, November 03, 2004
Tokyo, Ba Kuk Teh Restaurant
To my surprise, the building that Coca Restaurant existed has been reopening as Ba Kuk Teh restaurant till end of this year.
Do you believe that you can have Ba Kuk Teh in Tokyo?
"Singapore Style Pork Ribs Soup Eating House" (limited time offer)
2-8-13 Yurakucho Chyoda-ku, Tokyo Japan
Telephone: +81-3- 3201-1474
Hours: 11:00- 23:00
Menu
Ba Kuk Teh set meal:1,000 Yen (approx. US$9 )
with Ba Kuk Teh, rice, vegetables, fried bread stick and hot oolong tea
Do you believe that you can have Ba Kuk Teh in Tokyo?
"Singapore Style Pork Ribs Soup Eating House" (limited time offer)
2-8-13 Yurakucho Chyoda-ku, Tokyo Japan
Telephone: +81-3- 3201-1474
Hours: 11:00- 23:00
Menu
Ba Kuk Teh set meal:1,000 Yen (approx. US$9 )
with Ba Kuk Teh, rice, vegetables, fried bread stick and hot oolong tea
