Posts Tagged ‘Tokyo’

Snow may be common in August for people living in some places very south of the equator, but it’s hard to believe that tomorrow’s weather forecast for here in Tokyo says “a chance of snow”. Of course, I can’t fault the weather guys for this one … there’s a chance for a big red spot to open up over Tokyo to match the massive storm on Jupiter, too … but it’s not very likely.

The rainy season has been in full effect for what seems like forever, bringing with it lots of overcast skies. Since moving from 岐阜県 to 千葉県 it seems that every glance at the sky revealed either light gray clouds, or dark clouds and rain. Today, however, another color greeted the busy people of Tokyo …

Throughout our lives, we make conscious decisions about the things we will and will not do before they happen. Most of us are lucky enough to make the decisions that will guide our futures towards success, while others consistently make the wrong choices and end up struggling their entire lives.

Here are five more reasons why I wouldn’t want to live in Japan’s capital city, Tokyo. While some of them might seem a little far-fetched, the number one reason is the honest answer why I couldn’t make the move.

Last week’s stampede in Harajuku received a lot of attention in Japan and online, but it also served as a reminder of why I wouldn’t want to live in such a big city; Tokyo or otherwise.

This is my contribution to Shane’s Japan Blog Matsuri, where bloggers are encouraged to write about a specific topic. The topic for the month of August is “Impressions of Tokyo,” and you’re free to join in on the fun. Tokyo’s
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