Black Tokyo

4,700 US Marines to leave Okinawa, Japan prior to realignment plan

Zurui — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:30:24 +0000

After reaching a general agreement to revise the 2006 U.S. Forces Japan realignment plan, the United States and Japan plan to frontload the relocation of the US Marines based at MCAS Futenma to Guam. This ...

Food and Drink during the Japanese New Year

Zurui — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:45:46 +0000

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

Zurui — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 02:30:20 +0000

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

Zurui — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:51:39 +0000

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” ...

Will North Korea become a bigger problem for Japan?

Zurui — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:25:18 +0000

Now that Kim Jong-il is dead, will North Korea become a bigger problem for Japan? Will Kim’s death lead to Japan pushing for “further” militarization? How will the pro-DPRK Korean resident’s of Japan react to ...

White Smoke BBQ – Tokyo it is time to get your grub on!

Zurui — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:43:03 +0000

If you’re looking for a taste of some good ol’ Texas style BBQ, White Smoke proprietor Craig White has just the thing for you! Via the CNN Go website: Craig White, the owner and pit master ...