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Mona Nomura
Tokyo, Japan
Hi is my personal and creative outlet. Happy to be here.
29,173 words in 105 moments in 33 cities since November 18th, 2013
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japan, osaka, Craftsmanship
Beyond Jiro of "Jiro Dreams of Sushi": Japanese Craftsmanship at its finest; furniture edition.
Minoo — My heart is still fluttering. Goose bumps have yet to cease. I am flying high, so high, off the scent of wood. All kinds of wood. I can vividly hear the sanding, the hum of the chain saw. I want to bo...
japan, Life, Prose
AM view. New apartment, life.
Tokyo — I am in love with my new apartment. During the day there is so much light pouring in, I don’t know what to do with the brightness. I look forward to off-days so I can sit in the sunshine, look out o...
Epic Trip 2013
Rickshaws and bullet trains and yakuza - oh my! Permanently filed under: when things go awry.
Kurashiki — On my out of Kyoto was when things got weird and kept getting weirder. I missed my bullet train, hopped onto the next one - all was well. Then, things took a turn towards crazy town. Stupid me left ...
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Travel, Markets, Tourism
Tsukiji Fish Market
in Chūō-ku -
tokyo, Life
Kawamura, Ginza
in Tokyo -
tokyo, Life, Nightlife
Playground for adults.
in Tokyo -
Life, tokyo
Never farewell.
in Tokyo -
Life, Philosophy
He said. She said.
in Tokyo -
tokyo, Food, Ramen
3 Artists, 2 NYers, a Photographer, and Ebisu Tour Pt. IV: Ebisu Ramen
in Tokyo -
tokyo, Food, Life
Rosé bubbly. Oysters. Happiness.
in Tokyo -
tokyo
3 Artists, 2 NYers, a Photographer, and Ebisu Tour Pt. III: Ebisu Yokocho
in Tokyo -
Life
Excursion...s indeed.
in Washington -
drawing, tokyo
3 Artists, 2 NYers, a Photographer, and Ebisu Tour Pt. II: the Snack Bar
in Tokyo -
Chance encounters, tokyo
3 Artists, 2 NYers, a Photographer, and Ebisu Tour Pt. I: Pubs
in Tokyo -
Life, mother's Day, Moms
Mother's Day, 2014
in New York -
tokyo, music, friendship
I am the worst.
in Tokyo -
Life, Love, Food
Same story. Different city and When Enough is Enough.
in Miami Beach -
japan, osaka, Craftsmanship
Beyond Jiro of "Jiro Dreams of Sushi": Japanese Craftsmanship at its finest; furniture edition.
in Minoo -
Love, Prose, Elevator Tales
Apartment stories.
in Tokyo -
japan, Life, Prose
AM view. New apartment, life.
in Tokyo -
Life, Travel
Closed.
in Kita Ward -
Life, Food
Love.
in Tokyo -
Food, Life
Heaven.
in Tokyo -
Epic Trip 2013
名前が二つあります。
in Tokyo -
Epic Trip 2013
2014.
in Tokyo -
Epic Trip 2013
TOKYO.
in Tokyo -
Epic Trip 2013
Aizuwakamatsu and my very, very, very, long day.
in Aizuwakamatsu -
Epic Trip 2013
Winter wonderland.
in Aizuwakamatsu -
Epic Trip 2013
Kobans. Lanterns. Mountain tops, and a foreign language.
in Miyagino Ward -
Epic Trip 2013
New Year's Eve, 2013.
in Hakata Ward -
Epic Trip 2013
Southern women and ramen.
in Chuo Ward -
Epic Trip 2013
Mr. Driver
in Nishi Ward -
Epic Trip 2013
Once upon a time...
in Chuo Ward -
Epic Trip 2013
So long Hiroshima. The trolleys, people and historic city are indeed, きれい! (beautiful). Will definitely return.
in Minami Ward -
Epic Trip 2013
"Dear Japanese people! I now understand the history of Hiroshima and the atomic bomb-attack."
in Naka Ward -
Epic Trip 2013
"Closed" thank you, come again and please drive-thru.
in Kurashiki -
Epic Trip 2013
Rickshaws and bullet trains and yakuza - oh my! Permanently filed under: when things go awry.
in Kurashiki -
Epic Trip 2013
Holy shit, Kurashiki.
in Kurashiki -
Epic Trip 2013
In which I inadvertently made a new friend.
in Sakyo Ward -
Epic Trip 2013
Enamored by Kyoto.
in Sakyo Ward -
Epic Trip 2013
そうだ。京都へ行こう。Hello, Kyoto.
in Higashiyama Ward -
Travel, japan, Epic Trip 2013
Cutting ties.
in Tokyo -
Tuxes and kimonos and ball gowns oh my.
in Tokyo -
Serenity.
in Tokyo -
tokyo
Off center.
in Tokyo -
Food
Hello, favorite.
in Tokyo -
Food
Senses.
in Tokyo
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Tsukiji Fish Market
Chūō-ku, Japan -
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Kawamura, Ginza
Tokyo, Japan -
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Playground for adults.
Tokyo, Japan -
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Never farewell.
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Trestles.
Tokyo, Japan -
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He said. She said.
Tokyo, Japan -
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Hello.
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Good bye.
Tokyo, Japan -
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3 Artists, 2 NYers, a Photographer, and Ebisu Tour Pt. IV: Ebisu Ramen
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Tokyo and their many hidden cafés absolutely kills me. Beautiful day, company, life.
Tokyo, Japan -
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Hello, sexy.
Tokyo, Japan -
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Snoopy on a peanut. Snoopy. Peanuts! Get it...? Haha
Tokyo, Japan -
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Rosé bubbly. Oysters. Happiness.
Tokyo, Japan -
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3 Artists, 2 NYers, a Photographer, and Ebisu Tour Pt. III: Ebisu Yokocho
Tokyo, Japan -
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Excursion...s indeed.
Washington, United States -
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3 Artists, 2 NYers, a Photographer, and Ebisu Tour Pt. II: the Snack Bar
Tokyo, Japan -
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3 Artists, 2 NYers, a Photographer, and Ebisu Tour Pt. I: Pubs
Tokyo, Japan -
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Mother's Day, 2014
New York, United States -
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I am the worst.
Tokyo, Japan -
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Same story. Different city and When Enough is Enough.
Miami Beach, United States -
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Beyond Jiro of "Jiro Dreams of Sushi": Japanese Craftsmanship at its finest; furniture edition.
Minoo, Japan -
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Bullet trains are the best. Japan: I love you!
Settsu, Japan -
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Apartment stories.
Tokyo, Japan -
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AM view. New apartment, life.
Tokyo, Japan -
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My beautiful neighborhood. I fall more and more in love Tokyo and Japan. Can't believe I live here.
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Train riding, riding.
Kota, Japan -
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Closed.
Kita Ward, Japan -
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Hello, Osaka!!!!!!!!'n
Kita Ward, Japan -
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Crystalize by Tokujin Yoshioka. Breathtaking.
Tokyo, Japan -
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Darn Kumamon. All over Tokyo too.
Tokyo, Japan -
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C is for dog.
Tokyo, Japan -
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Love.
Tokyo, Japan -
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Heaven.
Tokyo, Japan -
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Note to self: what I don't want to be.
Tokyo, Japan -
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名前が二つあります。
Tokyo, Japan -
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2014.
Tokyo, Japan -
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TOKYO.
Tokyo, Japan -
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Aizuwakamatsu and my very, very, very, long day.
Aizuwakamatsu, Japan -
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Breathe in. Breathe out.
Koriyama, Japan -
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Winter wonderland.
Aizuwakamatsu, Japan -
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"Foamy" (フォーミー), is the way to request 'extra foam' in Starbucks Japan. Learned something new in Koriyama, Japan.
Koriyama, Japan -
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Kobans. Lanterns. Mountain tops, and a foreign language.
Miyagino Ward, Japan -
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Happy New Year from beautiful Sendai! May your forthcoming year, be your best yet.
Aoba Ward, Japan -
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New Year's Eve, 2013.
Hakata Ward, Japan -
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Southern women and ramen.
Chuo Ward, Japan -
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Mr. Driver
Nishi Ward, Japan -
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Once upon a time...
Chuo Ward, Japan -
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Kumamoto, nice to meet you. And yes. That is my handwriting. I can indeed write Japanese characters.
Chuo Ward, Japan -
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So long Hiroshima. The trolleys, people and historic city are indeed, きれい! (beautiful). Will definitely return.
Minami Ward, Japan -
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"Dear Japanese people! I now understand the history of Hiroshima and the atomic bomb-attack."
Naka Ward, Japan -
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Cable cars? Cable cars! Hiroshima, I love you already.
Minami Ward, Japan -
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McDonald's Japan; my saving grace. So long Okayama. It's been... special.
Kita Ward, Japan -
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"Closed" thank you, come again and please drive-thru.
Kurashiki, Japan -
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Rickshaws and bullet trains and yakuza - oh my! Permanently filed under: when things go awry.
Kurashiki, Japan -
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Holy shit, Kurashiki.
Kurashiki, Japan -
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Hello, Okayama. Your trains are like a comfortable version of Cal-Train. Nostalgia.
Kita Ward, Japan -
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「感謝を忘れない」Always stay grateful. Thank you Kyoto for your kindness, charm and hospitality. Until next time!
Shimogyo Ward, Japan -
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In which I inadvertently made a new friend.
Sakyo Ward, Japan -
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Beautiful breakfast for a beautiful Kyoto morning.
Sakyo Ward, Japan -
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Enamored by Kyoto.
Sakyo Ward, Japan -
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Part of first course. At random restaurant in 先斗町 (Ponto-cho), the magical district where 料亭 (ryoutei)s still exists.
Nakagyo Ward, Japan -
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In Kyoto, there are cabs with heart shaped taxi signs. I heart Kyoto, too.
Sakyo Ward, Japan -
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Protecting Yasaka Shrine. 八坂神社でございます。
Higashiyama Ward, Japan -
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そうだ。京都へ行こう。Hello, Kyoto.
Higashiyama Ward, Japan -
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Almost missed my connection! ギリギリせーふ。Sorry Nagoya, we will meet again.
Nakamura Ward, Japan -
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Two and half hour train ride almost done. Takayama to Nagoya by train is a wondrous sight.
Minokamo, Japan -
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Wood station. Takayama, is very special.
Takayama, Japan -
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Breakfast. 和が滲み出ていた安らぐ朝食。懐かしかった。お味噌が飛騨高山の名物だと思われます。
Takayama, Japan -
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Snowy morning during my morning bath. God. I love Japan.
Takayama, Japan -
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View from one of the outdoor hot springs (露天風呂 = rotenburo).
Takayama, Japan -
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Hida Takayama. Where beef is recommended for tourists, locals mostly eat seafood.
Takayama, Japan -
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On and on.
Takayama, Japan -
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Hida, Takayama
Takayama, Japan -
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田舎.
Shirakawa, Japan -
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Panda and piglet nikuman (baos). Confession: I have no clue where I am.
Gujo, Japan -
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I thought Shinkansens were blue and white and shaped like bullets. Mine looks like a dolphin.
Tokyo, Japan -
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6am. My people are already lined up for bentos. Japan!
Tokyo, Japan -
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Cutting ties.
Tokyo, Japan -
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Disney installation. Christmas in Tokyo.
Tokyo, Japan -
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Sigh, Tokyo.
Tokyo, Japan -
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Christmas.
Tokyo, Japan -
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Boss.
Tokyo, Japan -
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Smoked ham. Cornichon. Bubbly. And whiskey なう. God. I love Tokyo.
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Zen. (Taken earlier during my mind-blowing dinner.)
Tokyo, Japan -
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Special Niigata osake (sake). So smooth. Delicious. Happy.
Tokyo, Japan -
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Hidden nook in Central Tokyo.
Tokyo, Japan -
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Vinyl. Whiskey. Tokyo.
Tokyo, Japan -
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Tuxes and kimonos and ball gowns oh my.
Tokyo, Japan -
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Serenity.
Tokyo, Japan -
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Off center.
Tokyo, Japan -
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Hello, favorite.
Tokyo, Japan -
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Senses.
Tokyo, Japan -
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Tokyo nights.
Tokyo, Japan -
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Minami Aoyama. The West Village of Tokyo.
Tokyo, Japan -
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Favorite.
Tokyo, Japan -
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Left. Right.
Tokyo, Japan -
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Little things.
Tokyo, Japan -
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Exceptions.
Tokyo, Japan -
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Translation: "Dear customer: no loud talking. Laughing. This is a place to enjoy music."
Tokyo, Japan
