Christmas is coming sooner than I would like and as you know my Japanese friends are only into quality gifts. They believe that quality is more important than quantity and I could not agree with them more.  My girlfriends had asked me to look out for mens Watches, but not just any kind, she has specific tastes. I know one of the watches she had been eying on for a long time is now available at The Watchery and they are having a site wide discount of up to 80% on their watches.

You have to check out their new deal of the day section and guess what? Shipping is free!  In fact, with the holiday season coming in a rush, you will have to order now and get it before the eve of Christmas. For those who might be thinking how can they offer such a discount, and that maybe these watches are refurbished, The Watchery assures you that they are not and they are definitely genuine, no knock-offs here. These watches have authentic serial numbers and are all brand new.  Giving it as a gift is so easy because it comes with the original box and papers. The range of quality and price is so great, and don’t forget shipping is free.

Gem Of Life Episode 42 With English Sub For Japanese Friend is what i am looking for, so that Miko-San can stop bugging me.. muahhaha!!!  Usually i can find it at this blog and I will quickly checkif Miko-San is online or not, if not, I will post up a post for her here, so she can see it when she goes online.  You can’t imagine why my Japanese friend is a die hard fan of Gem of Life right?  That’s because her mother is from Hong Kong but her father is Japanese.  We met during my 6 months stay as an exchange student many moons ago and had kept our friendship going for 20 yrs now. Ganbate Miko-San, today is our 20 yrs anniversary when i first set foot in Tokyo, Japan for the first time.

Updated :  Miko-San and Hitomi-San, Gem of Life Episode 42 is ready for downloading.

My Japanese girlfriends in Japan loves their pets a lot, the things they do for their pets are sometimes funny.  Like this one above, yes..!!! she really dyed the dog pink..!!!  crazy..???  hahahahah!! not really, it was just because her daughter loves pink at that time and thought it would be absolutely cute.  I thought so too.  But the things they buy and do for their doggie, like the several pet beds they had in their home, so that their dog can be comfy in the different levels of their home.  Her dog is treated so well, i wouldn’t mind being her pet too.

The Japanese are definitely somewhat strange . .but very creative.  This is a Jury bra .. because it can be turned over.. and look like a balancing of something. .and represents the statue right outside the justice center. Made by Triumph of course.. and not sure if you can get it anywheres else.

Miko - San had been on msn asking if I found Gem of Life Episode 40 or not  . .now she can watch it at my buddy’s blog.  Head over .. Miko San.. Gem of Life Episode 40 with Eng sub can be found on this blog.

Found Gem Of Life Episode 39 for Miko-san, I’m sure she is gonna be really happy.  Miko San enjoy..!!

Originated in America, BilliKen is somewhat like a diety in Osaka and Shinsekai downtown area.  they say to touch its feet to bring you good luck.  Things as they are .. was what the statue represented i think.. something to do with the war .. and the american invasion some time in 1912.  So if you see one in Osaka, Japan.. take a picture.. don’t forget.  But note the the original one is made of wood and located on the 5th floor of the observation deck at the Tsutenkaku Tower.  The original Billiken in Tsutenkaku Tower is quite worn out .. truth be told.. and people even pen down wishes.. besides rubbing its feet .. like a few times.  It’s amusing to watch.  600 yen for a wish card.. to be hung beside BilliKen’s statue.

Gem Of Life Episode 36 is ready to watch for my kawaii friend from Tokyo.  Miko-San.. don’t forget to hurry over now.  Enjoy..!

The Japanese are mainly Buddhist and believe in Buddha and you do see them at the temple a lot during the weekends or any kind of holidays.  And they are very much into the drinking of the holy water.. or washing your hands and face with the water.  What amuses me is .. you don’t see many people smoking near the temples.. but the Japanese are heavy smokers.. even the ladies.  I bet smoker life insurance must be really popular in Japan.  Unlike the Westerners, the Japanese take good care .. not to have smoke smell on their clothes.. and breath.  Now if only the people here could do the same… i would be really happy.  You see why i love my japanese friends so much now.

Friends asked me all the time about the famous Love hotels in Japan .. and each time i tell them.. that they do exist.. and very popular not only with the tourist.. but with the locals as well.. they just can’t believe it.  No way..!! they said.   The japanese gals.. are so meek .. and conservative.  Muahahahah!!! wait till you meet them.. when they are vacationing abroad.  Most of my Japanese g/fs goes wild..!!!  i kid you not.  I love them a lot .. but you can never imagine.. how wild they get.. when they are out for fun.  For those who are not aware of this.. the Japanese girls.. love the darker skin men ..  truly i tell yer..  they have some sort of fascination for them.  No idea why.. but they just do.  My g/fs visited me in Singapore.. and  they ALL got hooked up with the malay boys back home.

The Japanese are a great bunch.. but they do love their animes and Hello Kitty a lot as you can see here.  This is found in a love hotel in Osaka. Adonis Love hotel.  But having said that..  Love hotels in Japan are not only for those who wants a quick romp in bed with their lovers, it is a place for being romantic even with your legal husband and wife.  Why i hear you asking.. and scratching your heads.  Well.. in Japan land is really precious .. therefore it is not surprising to find someone living with their in-laws.. and their grandparents-in-laws.  So to be romantic.. at home, it can get quite impossible.  Therefore, sometimes couples choose to go to these love hotels.. and pay for them for a few hours.  To them .. it is not a Love Hotel .. it is a Rest Hotel.  Couples typically stay for a few hours.. because the wife/girlfriend.. like to relax after the romp and most Love Hotels .. cater to this need for the men with big screen tvs.. dvd players and even video games.  Have i been to any love hotels..?? you are prolly asking..??  No price for guessing it right.. hahah!!!