Trying Out The Ho Chi Minh City Metro

Subways are just a normal part of daily life back in Japan. Recently, driven by a bit of curiosity and a desire for a “social studies field trip”, I decided to take a ride on the Ho Chi Minh City Metro. The moment I stepped onto the train, a strangely ...

When the Sidewalk Disappears!? The Motorbikes That Color Weekend Nights

In May, after returning from a business trip to Japan, I came back to Ho Chi Minh City on a weekend night. On the way home, I once again saw the familiar scene… At night in Ho Chi Minh City — especially on weekends — the wide sidewalks that had ...