Tag : yokohama

I LIVE SOMEWHERE ELSE I LIVE IN YOKOHAMA

What is this strange title? I am just stealing and adapting the last slogan of the new PR campaign of my birthplace, Le Havre (Normandy, France) : "I live somewhere else, I live in Le Havre" This campaign started few days ago and is broadcasted on national media. The goal is to refresh the image of the city. How many people looked at me sadly when I told them I was coming from Le Havre (e... Read more


Posted on : 2008-11-14 19:35:24 - Comments : 5

STREET VIDEO GAMER IN YOKOHAMA

Guy (Gold one) playing a video game and catching people's attention with his style and skills. Maybe 30 people (including me) were looking at him and taking pictures! Spotted in Yokohama near station last week. Not unusual actually! Read more


Posted on : 2008-11-01 21:51:20 - Comments : 0

MY NEIGHBOURHOOD - YOKOHAMA - KAMAYA CHO

I've been living in Yokohama for already 2 years! Next winter will be my third here. So today I propose you a short tour of my neighbourhood through pictures I took with my mobile phone along these 2 years. So don't expect great shots... Let's start with the local mini-matsuri (festival). People pulling the ropes to carry the mikoshi and chanting at the same time. Yes it's n... Read more


Posted on : 2008-10-02 19:58:36 - Comments : 1

MY FIXIE QUEST (PART ONE)

Even if it is hell to practice road bike in/around Tokyo, one thing cool is the number of bicycle shops. I already have 2 bikes, the trek for training and a little (but really heavy) bike I bought almost 2 years ago. I use this one everyday to go to the station so it's always outside...Then now it is dying : the derailleur is broken and the front brake also. It was a cheap bike (9000yens) and to... Read more


Posted on : 2008-07-05 19:15:56 - Comments : 2

TRIATHLON TRAINING AROUND YOKOHAMA

This is a post for my friends of Hac Triathlon ( www.hactriathlon.com) in Le Havre, France. Okay...So, since I've been living in Japan, I did not do anymore competitions but I still keep training when I can/want. That's meaning : in the early morning before to go work or during the Week-end. Yes it's not so much, (that's why I don't do competitions for now) but I just enjoy the training to kee... Read more


Posted on : 2008-06-25 16:11:37 - Comments : 0