Month: December 2009
Kyoto
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Perhaps my favorite shrine in Japan. It has played host to the movie Memoirs of a Geisha, and snakes up through a mountain just outside of Kyoto. It’s home to thousands of Torii or gates. Each one of these has […]
Osaka Gallery
I spent about two weeks in Osaka, Japan. Osaka is the third largest city in Japan and the second most important. I personally liked Tokyo better, simply because Tokyo was more vibrant, clean, and had more energy to it. I […]
Avatar
I went to the last showing of Avatar in 3D IMAX at Pointe Orlando, last night Tuesday, and I’ve never been more floored by a movie in my life. The visuals, the visuals, my god, are incredible. Cameron went beyond […]
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Hong Kong Architecture
With one of the most impressive skylines in the world, Hong Kong is truly a visual play ground for the eyes. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated places on earth and with it’s skyscrapers tower above your head, neon lights, and […]
Hong Kong’s Land Reclamation
While I was in Hong Kong, one thing that absolutely amazed me was the land reclamation projects the government had going on. While talking to a native I found out that quite a bit of Hong Kong island used to […]
Double Minority
What is it like being a double minority? During the Fall of 2009, I followed such a person, Wilton Mui as he journeyed to Washington D.C. to march for equal rights. During my time following him, I was able to […]