sushi and brimstone1.0 (under construction)

by tyler roy

In 1986, Izu Oshima's Mt. Mihara erupted, sending a plume of lava a mile high and a kilometer wide roaring into the sky. All of the island's ten thousand frightened inhabitants were evacuated, including the ALT positioned on the island. Dozens of boats, both military and civilian, assisted in the exodus. Typhoons have wreaked destruction on a massive scale here, sending waves up to twenty feet high over the sea walls, destroying vehicles and homes alike. Earthquakes are commonplace, as are tsunamis. On this island of calamities, one question stands tall above all others:

What the hell am I going to do when I'm stuck at a desk for nine hours a day?

Dance Marathon

Posted by Tyler on Dec 12th, 2007

I never really wrote anything for my trip to Osaka, but I don’t think that a picture’s thousand words is enough. I met up with Yohei, who was an international student at my university in America, and we decided that we’d send a little love back to our favorite charity. Just watch it.

Twenty Great Moments (Part One?)

Posted by Tyler on Dec 4th, 2007

My FTP server has been really wacky, so I haven’t been able to get any pictures uploaded… Until now! To celebrate, I’ve decided to post twenty great moments that have yet to be released to the public! So, without further ado… Twenty great moments in Japan!

Number 1: Oshima Minami High School’s Culture Festival. That’s Osoku the turtle.


The night of the culture festival.

Halloween! I transformed the classroom into mummies…
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…and went in search of JTE brains! (that’s the best picture of Horiuchi ever).
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Of course, I had to represent the motherland. Doesn’t she look like she’s from Hogwarts, though?
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Salsa dancing in Roppongi with Rob and Lisa…

…plus Cuban cigars and Coronas!

I was too damn curious, I had to peek my head in to take a look…

…and this was the result at the hostel the next morning.

Gotta love Osaka clubs.

Met up with Steve and Yohei, some of my college buddies, in Osaka. Amazing times!

Giant live cartoon characters are awesome.

This might be the only picture I’ve ever been really proud of taking. This is at Kyomizuotera, the Water Temple, featuring a middle school class.

The infinitely awesome Tokyo Nightscape from the top of the Metropolitan Government Building.

My bungee-jumping buddies on the gondola up to Yomimuri Land!

At Yomimuri Land, where all your dreams come true.

The second islander meetup…

Ok, I told you I wouldn’t repost anything, but damn I love this picture.

Oshima Minami’s bboy crew (break dancing) after one of my lessons.
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Hey, look, a passed out guy at my favorite bar. Free advertising!

I like this not having to write thing. Stay tuned for more!