Welcome to the Land of the Rising Sun! In my adult classes at YMCA from 2000~2010, I asked my students to research and report in class (aka English Public Speaking) anything that makes Japan unique. Throughout our lessons we learned …
For 15 straight years in Japan, I was just at the back of the wheel and had rare train & bus rides. I really enjoyed driving around Kanto Area and once I drove to Kyushu Area for 18 hours one …
Photographs & MemoriesGreat new start today! A wonderful beginning, indeed. Sharing with you my reflection on the last day of 2018 as I await alone for the New Year Countdown. Oh, I actually had a virtual reunion with my family …
My stint in photography drew me to this annual trip up to the Imperial Palace. The lingo to downtown flat Route 1 is “going up” though locals come from the mountain areas. Grateful to my adult student who taught me …
Visit to the Imperial Palace every January 2 with various friends & contacts. This year is the last New Year greeting of the emperor.
You really admire the innovative minds of the Japanese people as they cope with the fast changing times! Still they keep their norms & traditions but always find ways to serve quality local products. Convenience, aesthetic presentation, clean, traditional yet …
Foreigners are indeed flocking to Tokyo! In my almost 27 years in Japan, I haven’t seen such great interest in visiting this beautiful & peaceful country, specifically the capital city. The local government is doing their best “omotenashi” (hospitality) by …
As I have only 30 minutes for my lunch break this Saturday, the first to come to mind is sushi restaurant. I was just at the other sushi bar the other day but I can’t help it. It’s like no …
Glad to be with the Japanese believers this first Sunday of the new year. The local church in my neighborhood meet for lunch every after the service (“misa”). It’s good “koinonia” (fellowship) and catch up with updates. Today is a …
Need to live for a purpose and reason to live in Japan. When I was young, I thought sushi is just for the rich and famous. Reading celebrity lifestyles, I wonder why they brag about their fave dishes. Once I …