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Japanese Consulate San Francisco Vice Consul Charged with Assualt and 14 Counts of Domestic Violence

May 9, 2012 – 5:58 am |

An interesting turn of events that should test the diplomatic will of Japan and the  application of domestic and international law. The LA TImes reports:
“A Japanese consulate official faces felony charges after San Mateo County …

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Japanese Consulate San Francisco Vice Consul Charged with Assualt and 14 Counts of Domestic Violence

May 9, 2012 – 5:58 am |
Japanese Consulate San Francisco Vice Consul Charged with Assualt and 14 Counts of Domestic Violence

An interesting turn of events that should test the diplomatic will of Japan and the  application of domestic and international law. The LA TImes reports:
“A Japanese consulate official faces felony charges after San Mateo County …

Does another earthquake near Fukushima spell the end of Tokyo?

March 21, 2012 – 9:48 am |

Here is a video clip from a live TV Asahi morning news and information program that aired on March 8, 2012 in Japan called “Morning Bird.” The TV Asahi reporter is Mr. Toru Tamakawa and the expert …

Food and Drink during the Japanese New Year

January 13, 2012 – 4:45 am |

Hey BT’ers!
A look at some traditional Japanese food and drink (and what it symbolizes) during the New Year. Feel free to leave comments or questions on the Black Tokyo TV YouTube channel.  I look forward …

Happy New Year – 2012 – The Year of the Dragon

January 3, 2012 – 7:30 am |

Black Tokyo enters its 12th year online. Learn more about the Year of the Dragon and how Japanese greet each other during the New Year!
Check out how some in Japan brought in the Year of …

Visiting a Steak House in Kanazawa

December 27, 2011 – 4:51 pm | One Comment

Took time for lunch at Rokakudou Teppanyaki Steakhouse in Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa-ken, Japan just before New Years. Speaking of the New Year, I look forward to enjoying some varieties of Ishikawa-ken sake, “Tengumai Yamahai Jikomi Junaishu” …

What would you do?

September 2, 2011 – 11:40 pm |
What would you do?

What would you do and how would you feel in this situation?

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