Tokyo and tech through the eyes of a split pea

Singing Tree

This is kinda cool - The Panopticons.
My favorite is the Singing Tree, at the bottom.
I love Neatorama, btw.

Preparing for the geriatric generation

As issues pertaining to Japan’s aging population continue for close to a decade now, here’s an idea to keep them healthy - playgrounds for grandparents!
Since by definition the population of children utilizing current playgrounds is declining, Japan shouldn’t be having a land-shortage for such parks either!

Beccaccia - fine Italian cuisine in Tokyo

Ate at Beccaccia for the first time in over … 3 years, I think it’s been. I knew the general location, but had forgotten the name. Google Maps came to the rescue with its “Italian restaurants in the neighborhood” link. Amazing - it even came with reviews!
For fine Italian cuisine in a very quiet, “personal” [...]

5 nights and 5 splendid dinners in San Francisco

Evening 1: Millennium - all vegan, all the time
Evening 2: Morton’s - steak, steak, steak
Evening 3: Kokkari - nothing but Greek
Evening 4: The Slanted Door - Asian Fusion like no other
Evening 5: The Cheesecake Factory - something for everyone!

Season’s Greetings and Happy New Year!