Sista in Tokyo

To Speak or NOT-- Yes, that really is the Question

Being born and raised in Decatur, Alabama I was taught certain principles by my parents and family.  For instance, I say "yes Ma'm and no sir" to people at least 2 decades older than I am, I say hi or "hey" to others as they pass (not everyone, but usually those I make eye contact with), and I am friendly and treat people with respect, from the homeless man on the street to the cafeteria lady serving food or the CEO of a company.  This is how I was raised, and this is what I try to practice on a daily basis. 

Based on my experience having lived in living in DC, L.A., Sendai and Tokyo Japan, I do feel that such principles are practiced more by people from the South.  Taking this step further, I would also say that blacks and hispanics, especially practice the principle of "speaking" to others like them, especially in situations where it may be unusual to see each other like ummmm.... Tokyo Japan.

Tokyo Pie & Teriyaki Boyz

Guess who's back :).  Hi Everyone!

Thank you for all of the supportive and lovely e-mails!!!  If you've e-mailed me over the past few months, and I haven't responded yet my apologies.  Since relocating from Sendai, my life has been extremely busy with my new job trying to carve out a piece of what I like to call my Tokyo pie.

Hope you like the new look-- wanted to give it a more colorful, fun and happy feeling.  I've added a new feature to Sista in Tokyo which can be found in the top right column labeled-- Tokyo Twitter.  This shiny pink box contains text updates from me throughout the week.

It's taken a lot of time to update the Sista in Tokyo design and I am far from being finished.  But at the moment I am hungry and just finished downloading the latest episode of Grey's Anatomy.  So I must leave you to admiring the new look an wondering how long it will be until the next post.  (Not long, I promise). 

But, to keep you entertained, I'll leave you a Teriyaki Boyz Video-- for you J Hip Hop Lovers and those interested in Hip Hop in Japan.  This kind of has that dirty south booty music vibe going on right?