Official 48 days in harajuku, tokyo Webcomic

Shoes Again?

2013-01-03 16:16:01

I run into a shoe size issue once again.

Walk to Shibuya

2012-05-30 17:07:28

Jeff acts like a freak on our walk to the bowling alley in Shibuya.

Alt Country

2012-05-17 11:37:48

I had no idea Jenny Lewis and Wilco would evoke this response.

Jeff Gets Crazy

2012-05-02 01:07:50

We decide to go bowling but Jeff has other plans.

Do You Want a Drink?

2011-12-05 06:58:28

I get offered a drink at Beau's going away party and discover some grossness.

The Introduction

2011-11-15 04:39:25

I finally meet the guys that have been screaming for hours.

The Invitation

2011-10-24 20:40:00

I get an unexpected invite to join in on the screaming upstairs.

Investigation

2011-06-03 08:33:55

I embark on an investigation in my apartment complex to find the source of the constant yelling.

Yellers

2011-05-26 20:58:03

I hear constant non-fighting yelling from the apartment above me. It sparks my curiousity.

Krysta's Kuidaore

2011-03-04 11:14:04

Krysta hits Osaka's Dotonbori district for some birthday kuidaore, Anthony Bourdain-style.

Umbrellas

2011-03-01 05:59:18

Pedro has a hard time with umbrellas in Japan.

Osaka Crab Time

2011-02-16 20:59:32

We make it to the Kani Doraku, famous for the Giant Animatronic Crab and awesome crabby street food.

J-Mask

2011-02-14 20:16:21

Sarah has issues with the rampant usage of surgical masks in Japan.

Romantic Pose

2011-02-08 05:56:42

We witness a ridiculous argument in Chicago. Years later, Jamie and I take the idea of a "Romantic Pose" to the streets of Tokyo.

Para Para X

2011-01-30 16:27:45

Adam gets his first dame cancel [dame means "forbidden" in this case] for being a super paparazzi to para para dancers in Yoyogi Koen.

Papa-Paparazzi 2

2011-01-29 14:38:59

Krysta can tell you that Adam wasn't the only paparazzi in Tokyo.

Mizu Wo Kudasai

2011-01-26 21:18:09

Pedro begins his obsession with asking for water in Japanese.

Nicky Hilton

2011-01-13 06:21:00

I run into Nicky Hilton on Takeshita Dori, which is down the street from my apartment.

Bourgeasif

2011-01-05 21:36:36

I get a little carried away with my Japan/U.S. comparisons

General Dinner Outing

2011-01-02 09:39:06

An example of a general dinner outing with my Michigan pals.

Nippori Police Box

2010-12-27 23:24:48

I cave in and ask for directions to SCAI the Bathhouse at the Nippori Station police box.

Hachiko Neko Bus

2010-12-21 20:54:39

I get way too excited about the Hachiko Neko Bus.

Nippori Cop

2010-12-09 06:21:29

A cop grills me on the streets of Nippori. I was just trying to find the SCAI Bathhouse Art Gallery.

Rock Chack Playlist

2010-12-01 05:35:06

We're playing songs on youtube at Rock Bar Chack in Rocky's webcomic debut.

Return to Shibuya

2010-11-17 05:26:43

Once we reach Shibuya is our trip over?

Monkeys: Cute vs Scary

2010-11-02 20:21:02

Side-by-side comparisons between Fuku chan and Ya chan of Kayabuki Izakaya in Utsunomiya.

Monkey Interruption

2010-10-28 21:23:38

Our dinner and monkey show at Kayabuki Izakaya is disrupted by hyper kids.

Sarah's Sleeping Buddy

2010-10-22 05:47:58

Sarah makes a new friend on the 2.5 hour long train ride to Utsunomiya.

Lesbian Twin Sisters

2010-10-11 20:23:45

These two ladies on the train to Utsunomiya confused Sarah and I. Are they sisters or are they lesbians!!?

JR Pass Scheme Busted!

2010-10-05 21:49:11

My JR Pass ticket scheme (not really a scheme since Sarah bought and lost her pass) fails and Sarah gets busted.

Sarah's Lost Rail Pass

2010-10-01 20:35:02

Sarah loses her non-refundable $300 JR Pass within the 1st 4 hours of being in Japan.

Futon Ordeal

2010-08-24 21:20:58

I carry a Japanese-style futon from crowded Shinjuku to my apartment in crowded Harajuku for Adam.

Where's That Toilet Cleaner?

2010-08-18 10:12:33

My weeklong for toilet cleaner in Tokyo.

Design Festa Hair Baby

2010-08-11 06:01:32

Sarah and I encounter an interesting exhibit at Design Festa.

Line Drying

2010-08-04 23:10:55

The spin cycle and line drying doesn't thoroughly dry your clothes all of the time.

Papa-Paparazzi

2010-07-28 21:02:29

Adam to Tokyo. "Tokyo, I'm your biggest fan I'll follow you until you love me. Papa-Paparazzi."

Hard Walking Ladie

2010-07-05 20:15:36

Asakusa at night, we run into a ladie in a hurry? Don't be late. And don't fall down.

You Pervert!

2010-07-02 12:26:57

I give Shin and Tak an English lesson.

Candy Attack

2010-06-26 14:57:41

Adam, Jamie and Pedro go on a candy/junk food buying frenzy at Natural Lawson.

Hair Jojo Josei

2010-06-25 06:22:30

I have issues with Harajuku Hair Jojo's storefront model's look.

Sword Searching

2010-06-21 20:22:00

Sarah and I go on a search for Sokendo in Jingumae 6-Chome.

Yoyogi Koen Performer

2010-06-19 13:28:15

A non-greaser performance at Yoyogi Koen on a Saturday?

Facebank Freakiness

2010-06-17 21:17:14

Encounter with weird-ass piggybanks at Kiddieland in Omotesando.

Wrong Side of the Street

2010-06-14 22:01:05

In my attempts to take a shortcut across the street, I run into some shady people.

Course Meal Surprise

2010-06-10 17:41:44

We encounter an unexpected surprise during our course meal at Imahan.

HYA Attack!

2010-06-08 13:00:33

HYA can happen at any given time.

Plum Blossom Admirer

2010-06-05 11:11:36

Sarah and I run into something interesting while looking at Plum Blossoms.

UT T-Shirt Lab

2010-06-02 23:07:23

Where are all of the L and XL sized shirts at the Uniqlo UT Lab?

Muji Hoodie

2010-05-30 15:34:17

Trouble trying on a hoodie at Muji.

Co-Op Water Stockpile

2010-05-23 16:32:59

I go on a buying frenzy for 100 yen water at the Co-Op grocery store.

The Lost Socks

2010-05-19 23:15:37

Irrational panic over missing gym socks.

SF IV In the Arcade

2010-05-12 21:04:47

I get beat bad in my first Street Fighter IV match in Shinjuku.

Marc And Expats

2010-05-09 20:14:22

Marc explains his deal with expats.

Too Much For Lintaro

2010-05-06 20:52:30

Lintaro drinks more than he can handle but toughs it out.

10% Off Hub

2010-05-03 19:16:50

10% Coupons and Money Dilemmas.

Tokyu Hands

2010-04-06 21:32:42

I finally find Tokyu Hands.

Barefoot Mats

2010-03-29 06:40:01

Why do I have to take my shoes off on gym mats?

PASMO

2010-03-22 18:46:26

The Process of Finding a PASMO machine.

Ai-Ai

2010-03-15 21:32:08

First Time At Ai-Ai.

Where Is Tokyu Hands?

2010-03-07 16:06:51

Serious trouble finding Tokyu Hands.

Toilet Sink

2010-02-28 13:02:03

A Sink Connected to a Toilet!?

Where's My Apartment? II

2010-02-21 07:38:18

I gave up and asked for help finding my apartment.

Where's My Apartment?

2010-02-14 14:30:03

The Search for My Apartment in Harajuku.

Return to Shinjuku

2010-02-08 06:35:18

I forgot how insane Shinjuku station is.

Buying a NEX Ticket

2010-01-31 12:41:01

Buying a ticket for the Narita Express.

Exchanging T.C.s

2010-01-24 18:27:26

The Process of Exchanging Money.

Traveler's Checks [T.C.s]

2010-01-18 19:06:10

Why is it so hard to find a bank that exchanges traveler's checks?

The Mailbox

2010-01-11 22:36:38

Issues with my mail.