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Dec 24 2004 10 Comments

Merry (branded) Christmas!

Well, it’s that time of year again, and not only is it Christmas Eve, but Tokyo Times’ first birthday. What on earth I was thinking starting a blog on December 24th is anybody’s guess, but start I did. And perhaps more surprising is that once I started I didn’t stop.

I have now been blogging longer than I was a boy scout, a would-be guitar legend, and gym member all combined. An achievement that (by my unexacting standards) I’m quite proud of.

But enough of me patting myself on the back. As it’s Christmas Eve I’d like to take the opportunity to wish all Tokyo Times readers who celebrate Christmas (in whatever form) a very happy day tomorrow.

And as a bit of festive cheer, here’s one of the many decorations brightening up Ginza at the moment.

branded_christmas

*Tree kindly brought to you by Chanel. Maker of cosmetics, cologne, and, erm, Christmas trees.

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  1. Jen says

    12/24/2004 at 5:14 pm

    Happy anniversary on your blog! It’s great!!! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas!!

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  2. eddie says

    12/25/2004 at 12:20 am

    Whaaaaaaaat?! Thats the same damn tree from last year! Chanel, ka! Cheapo’s!

    Best of wishes to you!

    Reply
  3. David says

    12/25/2004 at 12:46 am

    Lee, thanks for a wonderful year of Tokyo Times. It’s been emotional.

    Happy Christmas!

    David

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  4. Toni says

    12/25/2004 at 4:48 am

    Merry Christmas and Happy Blogday to you!

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  5. Massimo says

    12/25/2004 at 8:25 am

    Merry X-mas & congrats! (^_^)

    Reply
  6. Ron says

    12/25/2004 at 11:30 am

    Happy Anniversary and Merry Christmas Lee!

    We look forward to yet another year of Tokyo life, opportunity to slash tires, and of course, plastic wives.

    You have one great blog and you know that, and yes, I am still voting for you out there.

    Anyway, what happened to your picture dressed as Santa and standing outside KFC? Where did it go? I thought you were going to hand me some coupons for admiring you Santa Saunders. Just kidding and pulling your legs.

    Have a good one and have fun everyone.

    Cheers!

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  7. Ron says

    12/25/2004 at 11:35 am

    Obviously your comment box doesn’t allow “center” and “strikethrough” html code.

    That was “…admiring (strikethrough-begin) you (strikethrough-end) Santa Saunders.”

    You might want to check with wordpress and see how much HTML code they allow, or you could add a preview box.

    Anyway, once again, have fun and…

    Cheers!

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  8. melina says

    12/28/2004 at 6:43 am

    well, you know what kind of f’ed up christmas i’ve had…
    but, that’s not gonna stop me from wishing YOU a happy christmas and a happy new year tied with an enormous glittery, sparkly bow around it!

    love the chanel tree…loved it!

    best to you and happy 1-year anniversary as well, keep up the great posts.

    ps. love the bear costume…

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  9. misty says

    12/29/2004 at 12:53 am

    Happy birthday tokyotimes 🙂

    And I hope you had a nice christmas lee 🙂

    Reply
  10. Lee says

    12/29/2004 at 1:34 pm

    Thanks so much for the nice comments.

    Best wishes to all of you for 2005!

    Reply

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