When munchies strike
March 16, 2010 by Jimmy Viola
Filed under Temple Living
After hours of drinking the night away, sometimes a little greasy food from a late-night grubbery is all any boozer needs to balance his or her tipsy footsteps. Here are a few nontraditional options.
Sweating away stresses of Japan
December 7, 2009 by Jimmy Viola
Filed under Temple Living
In his final column in print, Jimmy Viola reflects on his semester during a retreat to a hot springs spa in Hakone, Japan.
From Japanese TV to the Gingko-covered mountains
November 30, 2009 by Jimmy Viola
Filed under People, Temple Living
Columnist Jimmy Viola immersed himself in Tokyo culture after an appearance on a variety show.
Nightclubs and characters
November 9, 2009 by Jimmy Viola
Filed under Columns, People, Temple Living
Columnist Jimmy Viola’s Halloween in Tokyo exposed him to the Japan’s satirical perspective of Americans.
Spinning around the globe
November 3, 2009 by Jimmy Viola
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Featured, Music, Play
Former Philly disc jockey Brian Durr found his own niche in the underground music scene of Tokyo.
There’s no place like Tokyo
October 26, 2009 by Jimmy Viola
Filed under Columns, People, Temple Living
During a ride on a subway car in Shinbashi in Tokyo, columnist Jimmy Viola was hit with the realization that Tokyo might not feel as foreign to him as he had expected after a month and a half.
Sushi, protests and nerdy chic
October 13, 2009 by Jimmy Viola
Filed under Columns, Temple Living
Whether in Akihabara, Shibuya or Harijuku, foreigners visiting Tokyo are bound to stumble upon unique art forms.
Tokyo landmarks yield Japanese treasures
September 28, 2009 by Jimmy Viola
Filed under People, Temple Living
While wandering throughout Tokyo, columnist Jimmy Viola discovers more Japanese history and culture than he had originally expected.
Japanese experience broadens horizons
September 17, 2009 by Jimmy Viola
Filed under Temple Living
In his debut multimedia column, Jimmy Viola expounds on the mystery of Tokyo.
Milkboy rejects record contracts
December 2, 2008 by Jimmy Viola
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Featured, Music
With UnLabel, artists don’t need to sign a contract with a record label to enjoy promotion, studio time or an album release. But they do have to cough up $25,000.
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