Advice for Visitors to Japan
September 07, 2009
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5 minutes
Choose a quirky Tokyo hotel near JR (Yoko, Asakusa Plaza, Sunroute Akasaka, Granbell Akasaka) with free Wi‑Fi; yakiniku by Yurakucho under tracks; visit Tsukiji at dawn and explore Aritsugu knives; take a Kamakura trip to Hokoku‑ji and Kotoku‑in, then reserve Kou Myou Ji shōjin ryōri (5000 yen, 90 min).
Insider tips for visitors to Seattle
September 03, 2009
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2 minutes
Insider Seattle picks: Kerry Park for postcard views; Mt. Rainier from Sunrise (easier, via Enumclaw to Sunrise Rd or Chinook Pass); Snoqualmie Falls; King County Water Taxi to West Seattle from Pier 55 ($3, $1 with transfer); La Rustica, 4100 Beach Dr SW, for homey Italian—keep it secret.
The Museum of Coffee Gift Shop (aka Starbucks)
August 22, 2009
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1 minute
Schultz’s Pour Your Heart Into It drew inspiration from Italian cafes as daily gathering places, but Starbucks feels like a gift shop—overpriced coffee trinkets, contrived art books, and packaged CDs—replacing a museum with a coffee bar. Why does the world need nearly 20,000 Museum of Coffee Gift Shops?
About Me
June 12, 0202
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2 minutes
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7 photos
I'm Joe, building communities at the intersection of AI and real-world impact. I'm focused on AI Tinkerers, a platform connecting technical AI builders with in-person events in over 60 cities worldwide, cultivating a tens-of-thousands-strong network that hosts events, hackathons, hiring, and startup funding. Technical AI practitioners—join us.
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