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Taipei 101 Observatory

Here is Taipei 101, the tallest building in the world:

Squid Ink Soup, Naha, Okinawa

Here are a couple of photos of my first squid ink soup meal in Okinawa, Japan:

Dolphins at Churaumi Aquarium

Here is another photos from Okinawa's Churaumi Aquarium. The photo below is from the dolphin show outside the Aquarium.

Taiwan's 'Healthy Plum Vinegar'

I'm at a cafe in Hualien, Taiwan with my laptop. Due to a miscommunication, I accidentally ended up with the "healthy plum vinegar" instead of the "Korean citron tea".

China Tries to Go Smoke-Free

A recent article from Reuters talks about the difficulties that China's first smoke free business faces.

English in China and the 2008 Beijing Olympics

China is trying to prepare for the 2008 Beijing Olympics with English instruction. This may be a good opportunity to find a TEFL job in China.

Okinawa's Churaumi Aquarium

I recently visited the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. It is located in the north of Okinawa, near the city of Nago. The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is apparently the 2nd largest aquarium in the world.

Wireless Internet in Japan

I'm in Okinawa at the moment and it has been difficult to find reliable wireless Internet access.