Attack of the Robots!!! RoboSquare Museum in Fukuoka

ROBOSQUARE, an interesting look into Robot Technology in Japan

When you think of robots, what’s the first thing that pops into your mind?

For me, it’s movies like Blade Runner, Terminator and 2001: Space Odyssey, where robots turn frighteningly evil and eventually, take over the world. Scary, right?

Another part of me thinks of fantasy Lego-set bots like Transformers or cute, quirky mechanized toys like Wall-E or R2-D2 from Star Wars.

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What to do and see in Fukuoka in 24 hours on a shoestring budget

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Fukuoka City was once a city divided by a river. Hakata was a port town for merchants, while Fukuoka was a castle town for samurai. Time fused the two together and although Fukuoka is the official name, Hakata is the name, most Japanese know it as.

Today, as the biggest city in the Kyushuu territory, Fukuoka bridges Japan with Seoul and Shanghai as a port city and is now home to many IT companies. Areas like Gion and Tenjin hold small streets and alleys you can explore to get a feeling of the local lifestyle. Meanwhile, Fukuoka at night emanates a beautiful neon glow.

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SPAM Festivals and Hawaii’s Love Affair with SPAM (video)

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If you haven’t heard yet, Hawaii has a love affair with SPAM! Yes, you heard me… SPAM.

Fish and chips, hush puppies, maccoroni and cheese?… Those never flew in Hawaii. Instead, we love our “mystery meat”. Growing up, my family’s kitchen was always stocked with cans of it, as were my friends… and their families. In fact, you’ll probably find few local households without them.

Why do Hawaiians love SPAM so much?

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What is your Travel Magnet? ( *mine are Film Sets Around the World*)

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Do you have a penchant for attracting certain situations or people when you travel?

Travel can bring unusual patterns,  synchronicity and personal discoveries. The fact we’re often far from home, just makes them more prominent.

For instance, I’m a film set magnet.

In the U.S., I have a knack for stumbling upon film sets… frequently and randomly. Occasionally, when I’d decide to detour from my regular homebound path, BAM! …actor trailers, grip truck, (more…)

A night at the coolest budget stay in Japan… the Manga cafe

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What are Manga Cafes in Japan?

When I had an overnight layover at Fukuoka airport and discovered they didn’t allow sleeping in their terminals, I felt a stab at my pocketbook.

Fork over $40-80 on 8 hours of sleep, just so I can reboard the plane, without having experienced anything more than a pillow? You gotta be kidding.

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Are your secret solo travel fears really that scary?

As a solo traveler, I admire solo travelers, who commit to bravery when going alone.

I still have my moments of fearing traveling alone and getting lost or stranded in some place foreign. And yet, …

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How to rent a phone in Korea

Traveling to Korea and want to keep in touch with friends or have a backup phone?  Rent a phone. Firstly, Korea is a CDMA based network and most foreign phones won’t work here. If you’re able to use your phone, but are

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Camping on the Beach in Hawaii (& incidentally, a World’s Worst Toilet)

Growing up on a small island in the Pacific Ocean, I’ve only known family camping trips at the beach.

April 5, 2013 3
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What are Tokyo ‘Idol’ stores and Harajuku Fashion all about?

I was in Tokyo’s Harajuku area. It was Sunday afternoon and I had just missed seeing the pageant of cosplayers (aka costume play) near the park bridge, so my next chance was on the popular side street of Takeshita.

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