I stayed just one night at Eastiny Place in the middle of the bar area in PattayaI didn’t drink around the hotelThere was noise from the bars all night, I could hear it from my roomThere are so many hotels in PattayaIt’s fun to walk arou
I'm a lonely drifter,I always stay at hotels as a walk-inI don’t even make reservations when I go to YoshinoyaIt’s nice to go straight to a hotel without a reservation You can check the room first and then decideThe picture is from Rek H
36 year-young Sugano did it again, earning his 12th win of the seasonHow many more wins does Sugano want before he’s satisfied ?I really wanted to see him pitch in the postseasonhttps://youtu.be/82Ci1ZTJ5zk?si=Ll3mEvgNIoCzKPj2The man who l
I prefer small, cozy hotels with a warm atmosphereI’ve stayed just one night at the big hotel called Welcome Plaza in PattayaIt’s a large hotel, but the room rates are quite reasonableI swam in the pool surrounded by lots of RussiansThe m
My regular place to stay in Pattaya was Honey Lodge, 10 seconds from the entrance to Walking StMaybe because it was old, there were no Japanese , and most of the guests were retired WesternersAs usual, there were 4,5 stray dogs hanging o
I rarely use the hotel air conditioning, but I’ve never asked them to lower the price because of itI’m generousSimilarly, even if there's a bathtub, I never use itI take a quick shower and then head out into the nightThe photos were take
I’ve never talked about sumo here beforeGenerally speaking, smoking is considered bad for your health, and almost no professional athletes smokeHowever, it seems that smoking is required in sumo worldYou can never become a Sumo-King withou
I’ve only ever stayed at a GH with a gatekeeper onceAt my house, our little tigers guards the gate(cats with striped patterns are called Tiger in Japan)Incidentally there is a place called Tiger Gate in TokioI’ve never seen any tigers the
I like that some guesthouses let me choose between a fun room(cheaper) and an air-conditioned roomI particularly like ceiling funsIs Southeast Asia the only place where ceiling funs are still common ?The two photos are of the dining room at
I do hope that MLB teams with Japanese players will advance to PSThis year, I think Dodgers, Cubs, R and W Sox will make itIt looks tough for Okamoto’s Blue Jays even if they try to jaywalk throughhttps://youtu.be/QX_G5Il1VgA?si=4IQJJ5VF
GHs are warm and friendly There is always someone waiting for me when I come backThey’re employees, and sometimes they’re cats or dogs owned by the ownerThere was an owner who kept a monkeyThe Bann Lotus GH in Ayutthaya had lots of dogsTh
The elephant ride was uncomfortable,I wonder what riding an ostrich would be likeWas Kintaro singing “Hai-shi do-do hai do-do” on top of a bear because he learned horseback riding in Hyde Park?(For Japanese "haido" and "hayde" are pronou
What is the difference between an ostrich and an emu?Both aren’t afraid of humans They say if you push an ostrich from behind, you will become rich, but is it true ?Judging from the name, that makes senseIts name is Ostrichオストリッチ(
36 year young Sugano earned his 11th win I don't think anyone expected him to perform this wellRockies fans, knowing that Sugano would soon be leaving Coors Field, gave him a standing ovation for his pitchingWe might be able to see Sugano p
How many home runs on earth is Murakami going to hit?Many people thought in Murakami’s first year that he might or might not reach Godzilla’s total of 16 home runs in his rookie MLB seasonI’m really dreaming of a Wー Sox–Dodgers W
Do Asians not travel much ?I rarely met any Asians on local tours or at the places I stayedNothing has changed Asians still provide the services, while Westerners are always the ones who receive themI want to talk to people from all over
I haven't had shaved ice for a long time. How much is it now ?I’d rather eat it in nature, like in a park, by the sea or with a view of the mountainsThere is a place called Koriyama that is just perfectI’ve never seen shaved ice abroadTh
Do Thai people sweat ?I’ve visited Thailand for many years, but I’ve never come across anyone who was sweaty or smelled of sweatDo Thais walk or ride bicycles ?They use motorbike taxis even for short distancesI wish we had motorcycle taxi
It was cool this morning, I went out jogging in a petite T‑shirt I almost never wear this shirt because it’s impossible to take off when I get sweatyI bought it on a peddler’s recommendation in Saigon, but it was too smallIt looks l
Murakamiー Sama went on a rampageHe went 3 for 5 with two home runs in front of his parentsDuring the interview, he said to his parents in the stands"My Daddy and Mommy ! I did it."He is a very caring sonhttps://youtu.be/Mk0QdPulJh8?si=1KmP
I wonder where the pitching philosopher Imanaga will be going next yearHe outpitched last year's Cy Young winner, Skines, in today's gameHe's sure to be a Hippari octopus(in high demand) this offseasonCubs Manager must also want him to stay
How far on earth can Sugano possibly go ?At last, 36-year-old Sugano has reached his 10th winNo one could have seen this comingPlease take it slow from now onhttps://youtu.be/i-BX9cAtsq0?si=Rei3foQzXVEYpCpHThe man who loves walking will w
There are several hotels in BKK named after places in US,such as Atlanta and ManhattanThere is also a Miami and it has a nice swimming poolMaybe it’s not that strange, since Japan also has cities named Obama and USAThe man who loves walki
Having a swimming pool is my top priority when I choose accommodationAtlanta H in BKK has a large pool that is about 25 meters long(bigger than the one at my house)Incidentally, there's a "No sex torism" sign at the front entranceThe man w
Most of the places I stayed at in Asia(except China) and Africa had a swimming pool(s)In Japan, pools are not very commonOf all the hotels I've stayed at, only East-Side in Narita had it(maybe ANA in Narita has)The best way to beat the sco
South Africa is a paradise for beer loversYou can enjoy cheap and delicious beer thereUnfortunately, it is unsafe to go bar‑hopping outsideWe have to get back to the lodge before it gets darkAfter all humans are the most vicious of al
Beer tastes especially good outdoorsAir conditioning spoils the taste of beerIn Southeast Asia, a lot of eateries have open fronts facing the streetIt is quite common for all kinds of peddlers to come in and sell their goodsThe man who lov
Nothing beats cold beer in summerWho invented beer?The person who invented beer deserves a Nobel PrizeIncidentally, I think AKB48 should be awarded the People’s Honor AwardAnyway, I love Japan’s hot and humid summers because there’s beer
Sasaki pitched better against the Yankees than I expectedToday was a crucial moment for SasakiRoberts will expect him againhttps://youtu.be/OnHaEWKgf8A?si=8U5sUhJjuWVvS2j5The man who loves walking will walk further than the man who loves th