Reportedly, Starbucks was kicked out from Beijing's Imperial Palace. (It was the Palace who invited Starbucks, though.) Seems like China has another "Great Wall." The problem is, this one is invisible.
But, to prevent it, Starbucks just needed a couple more stars, I guess. (Hint: check the Starbucks logo and China's national flag) Or just make a wish upon a star :)
7/14/2007
날아라, 병아리 (Fly, Chick!)
Can you believe Haneda Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world?
Ever since Haneda gave up Tokyo’s main international hub in 1978 to "notorious" Narita Airport (the new hub is approx. 4 times farther from Central Tokyo than the old one!), Haneda has been an airport for domestic flights.
For last several years, however, Haneda is taking back some of international departures and arrivals (In the meantime, there has been flights to Taiwan, though). Unlike Narita, hard-working Haneda operates 24 hours per day. Since Nov 30, 2003, flights between Seoul and Tokyo have been shortcut by those between Gimpo and Haneda. Plus, starting from this October, air travel to Shanghai will become more convenient as well. Seems like this workaholic airport is trying even harder.
It is reported that even more international flights will be available in 2010 by constructing a new runway. Haneda Airport, a.k.a. "Big Bird", will become a real "Big Bird" at last, hopefully. I took flights to Seoul from Haneda (only) a couple of times, but they were irresistible. Less-time-consuming ground transportation compensates a little bit expensivethe flight costs. Time is money.
No Narita Go Haneda. (Haneda needs not only pave a new runway but also renovate its lousy international terminal, though.)
By the way, "Hiyoko" (which means chick) is one of most well-known souvenir sweets in Tokyo. "Hiyoko" maker should start thinking a new sweet whose name is Chicken (or Big Bird).
7/12/2007
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