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Golden Gai, Shinjuku

I visited the Ace’s bar, actually twice during my trip. The 1st time, I sat by the bar, asked for a Yebisu beer and for the story behind a Colorado’s plate that was casually hanging by the liquor bottles. The owner/bartender, Tsuyoshi smiled. He then told me that he opened this place after returning from a four-year stint in Colorado. He thought if he’d moved back to Japan, he’d have to take a piece of CO with him. So, he opened his bar in the Golden Gai area and hanged …

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Japan, the place of the rising sun | Japón, el lugar del sol naciente

Japan it’s a country I had for years dreamed about and can confess today ranks high on my list! The architecture is forward-looking, but always in harmony with the natural surroundings.A principle also present in its culture. Its structured around black and white norms, but the purpose is to meet harmony. Harmony is the #1 priority for social behavior – taking priority over frankness and honesty even. So personal space, respect for others and rules are just a way to keep…yes, harmony. . Is quite astonishing that the streets are pristine, yet …