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Tokyo Hooters Plundered by Lusty Pirates!

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011

PIRATES PLUNDER TOKYO HOOTERS!!!
First Hooters in Japan boarded by Lusty Freebooters

Twere a lively wind that blew our scurvy sails westerly to’ards the fair shores o’ that earthly paradise known in many songs ‘n tales as Hooters. Hooters be ‘cross thar way from the Americas where they be known for their wings ‘n fierce love o’ the hootin’ owl. They be a-launchin’ a grand ship in strange new waters known as the Japons.

Me lusty hearties ‘n I boarded her midships ‘n ‘ad our fill o’ grub ‘n grog whilst our deadlights did feast’d upon the bounteous booty of yon hooterlicious wenches who shivered our timbers in a most pleasin’ o’ manners.

Cap’n Shag had brought wit’ ‘im the Cat-o-nine-tails ta maintain ship discipline. Afores we knows it, the wenches had the Cat ‘n were dishin’ out their own floggin’s ta ones another. A most pleasin’ sight ta be sure!

The wenches were o’ the most comeliness sorts ‘n our sails were a-taunt upon the mast. They did dance ‘n cavort ta their lusty hearrrrts’ content.

Not fer naught did they sing ‘n dance fer I did tell them twas the poxy Cap’n NoWay J’s birthday tho twere a good few weeks afters! Cap’n NoWay J were forc’ed ta flap ‘is arms like a seasick gull whilst the wenches sang ‘is ill-gotten praizes! Har! How he did threaten’d to keelhaul yours truly!

By the eve’s end, the spritely wenches ‘ad good reason ta know good cheer as Cap’n Shag deep in his cups carelesslee spoke – “Arrr!!! Keeeeep the change, me lass!” Thereby did the addled-pated Cap’n unbeknownst render’d unto them a tip ta the tune o’ 50 buckos. Twas a fair trade tho, booty fer booty specaillee az tweren’t me doubloons!

Arrrr!!! But by me black heart, good times twere had by all!


Tokyo Hooters photos

Setsubun 2009 – Japanese Devils, Celebs, Samurai, and Sumo

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

Setsubun is an old Japanese tradition going back to the Heian Period (794-1192) where Japanese drive bad luck or evil out of their homes by throwing beans.

The evil is represented by devils called Oni and often fathers will don an oni costume so their kids can pelt them with beans – ouch! In America, dads dress up like Santa Claus and get milk&cookies for their troubles!

At temples and shrines, they do a mame-maki where they throw beans and other things to gathering crowds. People go crazy trying to catch these beans.

Setsubun is one of my favorite Japanese traditional events and for the last 4-5 years I have always gone somewhere to celebrate it. This year I started Setsubun a few days earlier by going to the small neighborhood of Shimokitazawa where they had the Tengu Matsuri. Tengu is a long nose goblin who protects the area.

On Setsubun I went to 4 places in and around Tokyo – Narita, Kanda Myojin Shrine, Hosen-ji Temple in Nakano, and Ashikaga in Tochigi. I saw sumo champions, Japanese celebrities, samurai, J-Pop stars, and fighting Buddhist monks.

I recorded the vlog part of the video around 3 in the morning because I had to catch a really early flight from Haneda to Hokkaido so I’m speaking low so as not to wake my neighbors. Plus I was tired!

For photos check here:

Setsubun 2009

Modern Deadly Arts of the Samurai

Friday, April 10th, 2009
The samurai were Japan's elite warrior class of long ago - masters of many deadly weapons and stern possessors of martial fighting skills. In Tokyo's modern mecca of electronics and anime, Akihabara, the samurai have re-emerged as masters of a new ... [Continue reading this entry]

Tokyo Youtube Hanami Gathering

Friday, April 10th, 2009
The 2nd Annual Tokyo Youtube Hanami Party was held Sunday March 29th in Yoyogi Park. A number of Youtubers located in Tokyo and elsewhere gathered in Yoyogi Park - the park next to the Goth Maids and the dancing Rockabilly ... [Continue reading this entry]

Samurai Dave’s 2008 In Review – Travels, Events, and Festivals

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009
2008 was a busy year for this wayward wanderer though I didn't travel much abroad due to the high fuel surcharge. I did however travel a fair bit around Japan going to a number of festivals. This is a photo ... [Continue reading this entry]

A Bit of Christmas in Japan

Friday, December 26th, 2008
Although Christmas is not an official holiday in Japan, it is observed in other ways. On Christmas Eve and Christmas, one can find lines of Japanese standing ... [Continue reading this entry]

A Japanese Beer Trilogy

Thursday, August 21st, 2008
Here’s a trilogy of videos on Japanese beer - one on beer vending machines in Kyoto, another one on a draft beer vending machine in Tokyo, and a final one on historical beers - beers with labels of famous people ... [Continue reading this entry]

Artistic Chaos!!! The Tokyo Design Festa

Sunday, July 27th, 2008
http://samuraidave.wordpress.com/2008/07/02/artistic-chaos-the-tokyo-design-festa/ The Tokyo Design Festa is a semi-annual event where artists, craftsmen, performers, musicians, film-makers, and what-not gather from all over the world to exhibit their creations. It's a weekend of artistic chaos! It's up for votes on Current TV: [Continue reading this entry]

The Secret Desire of the Ninja

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008
The Secret Desire of the Ninja These stealthy assassins of yore...what lurks deep in their hearts? Their whole lives are dedicated to their craft...to stealth, to sabotage, to espionage, to theft, and to assassination. But what do they ... [Continue reading this entry]

The Tokyo Light Saber Techno Ballet

Saturday, April 19th, 2008
I went to a wacked-out monthly dance event in Tokyo called Tokyo Decadance where people dress in wild outfits and such. This guy was a mix of Resident Evil, Predator, Transformers, and Star Wars. Music by: Koko T Check it out: [Continue reading this entry]