Gaijiin Mike's Home Page

A continuing story of a poor, marginally educated New York boy whisked away in his prime and rudely tossed into the big city of Tokyo Japan

GAIJIIN MIKE's
excellent adventures
in japan

Issue 2 latest edition and still free Oct 1998

In April 1998, Michael Balaban woke up in downtown Tokyo. Completely alone, save for two cats who could not get away, he now confronts a new and difficult life based in Japan's largest metropolitan area. Read about Mike's joys and disappointments, learn the culture and experience almost first hand the trials, tribulations and excitement of being an Ex-Pat in Sakura Land.

Special Opportunity-CANCELLED

Tremor Pool: Sign up today for your chance to win big. To participate, simply send $5.00 US along with date you expect Mike to feel his first tremor, earthquake type tremor that is. If your date is the one, you win. Said tremor must be reported by the Daily Yomiuri to be considered. Multiple entries are allowed. Date must be on or after June 30, 1998 to allow everyone to participate and of course, make the pot worthwhile. Hey, who needs to win just 10 bucks? You had your chance-this deal is over!

The Official Guide to Mike's Web Pages for October 1998 and later

Out Door Scenes: Masterful photography using the latest in digital technology

First Snapshots with New Camera: Home photos of Jackie Chan and Pierce Brosnan

Same as above, but larger files: And that means much looonger download times-skip this

Photo Ops: The old Hawaii photo that was cool months ago, still is

Photos of my friend Vic: One of my closest, dearest, friends. (might be boring to others)

Contacting Mike: Ways to keep in touch with Mr. Balaban, same as before

Other Crap: This is one of Vicky's associates that I had to put on the site

Birthday Reminder: In the event you wish to buy me a gift and are not sure when

A Nice Story: A brief article that I liked very much

A Current Look through Mike's Eyes

suggestions, ideas, etcetera to improve this site are always welcome, well, almost always. please email to Bammer47@aol.com

Last updated on October 15, 1998 after

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