Where to throw your rubbish in Japan?

Today i waited for Jesse outside the subway station. I finished a packet of drink and i jus couldn't find a garbage bin to throw it away after searching for several mins. Finally i was pleased to find a bin about 30 metres away, however there were only three different sized holes (1 for bottles, 1 for pet bottles, 1 for cans) and my packet belongs to nowhere. I seconded wat Felix said days ago, "You can't easily find a bin in Japan and I've already get used to bringing the rubbish home".

Anyway yes Japanese are incredibly attentive for rubbish separation, they have their regulation for recycling different kinda rubbish into different bins, and sometimes you may not find the kind you want, e.g. my packet didn't fit any of the three holes.

Wat you gotta do after you finished with your meal in Macdonald. Yes its time for you to work... you gotta clear your rubbish separately. First open your cup and remove all the ices and water. Throw cup, straw and the cup cover separately to their respective bins (you have to figure out which one). Now you have jus finished with the cup. Next you gotta do the same thing again to your unfinished burger, paper rubbish, packets from the fries and sauce, etc... and again you have to figure out which is the correct hole (bin) for each. Don't try asking, because noone will understand you, you will just make things worse. =) You may hear "Gomen nasai, Eigo ga wakari masen, Anata wa Nihongo o hanashi masu ka?"

Outstanding graduating student award

Today i received a gd news. I have been shortlisted by the school as the outstanding graduating student 2010. I feel so honored and happy. =) However i probably won't get the award as I can't attend the video audition in Oct. I am thankful enough to be shortlisted.

Today i met Satoshi San, he is a really humorous and funny japanese. =) Gd day!!

Tokyo Enoshima island

Went to Enoshima island today. Its a small island at the mouth of the Katase-gawa River, well-known for its beach and the Enoshima-jinja Shrine. There are many souvernir shops, inns and restaurants around too. Yes pretty beautiful place to visit... however lotsa walking n stairs to climb.


The Katase beach

This is the Enoshima Yacht harbor.

Here starts climbing up the stairs to the Shrine...

Holy water...

I don't think i finished the entire place, its just too huge.

Shibuya and Shinjuku trips

Today Felix (fr Switzerland) and I went to Shibuya followed by Shinjuku. Lotsa walkin' n we were so exhausted n stopped several times for a drink. This is Shibuya... a pretty gd shoppin' area.


The pic below is Felix in Shibuya.

This is an iRobot tat can help u vacuum the house... we were quite impressed.


Beautiful Shinjuku which is famous for its shopping and nightlife... there are full of entertainments there. Its also a red light district, we were bein' approached several times, guess wat they asked? =)

Felix in the Tokyo F1 race.

Song: If i got a million dollar

A friend recommended me this Hokkien song, really funny (although i dun understand it all).

Title: 如果我有一百万 (If i got a million dollar)

Favorite items bought

Ok updatin' wat i bought today. I bought a black jacket, a pair of black jeans, n this lovely little dark brown bag. I really really like wat i bought today.

Machida shoppin' on Sunday

A Sunday weekend i woke up at 8, n went to Machida shoppin' area which Jesse recommended. It was really crowded along the entire shoppin' street. Yes i agree with him its a wonderful n fascinatin' destination.



There was an event goin' on (which i dunno wats tat) n the street was full of ppl.

Colorful shoes...

They sell used clothin' in Japan.

Weekend shoppin'

Went shoppin' alone today, but its really cool walkin' around in Tokyo even by yrself. Lotsa shops n restaurants around... n i really really luv the food here. I bought this pair of long pants fr Uniqlo for only S$18, wow seems like lotsa things to buy here. I m thinkin' of buyin' a jacket n other shirts too.

U know wat are these? I saw tat at my workplace's toilets so i know wat they are, however i've not used any yet. I'll let ya know when i figured out how to use. =) Yes they come with the advanced flush devices.

Ok back to some of my favorites n not to elucidate too much on the toilet bowls.

I jus can't stop eatin' sushi here...

Experiencin' the quake

Jesse expounded how common earthquake is in Tokyo, he experienced it many times. He believe i will have a chance to experience it for sure. =) Yes Japan is one of the world's most earthquake-prone countries, and experts believe Tokyo has a 90 percent chance of being hit by a major quake over the next 50 years.

Met up wif Jesse

The Tokyo subway system is really complicated, gettin' lost in Tokyo is rather common, even for the japanese themselves. Look at the map.

At a non peak hour.

Today finally got the chance to catch up with Jesse. He brought me to a pretty gd place for lunch, i like the food... thanks Jesse, for the treat n for comin' all the way here to meet me, Arigatou gozaimasu ありがとうございます. =)