Time for quick late evening celebration as the long-delayed school renovation was completed and the best place to go in my area is Sushiro! Almost always when I go to this local eatery, I can easily find a seat in the …
ndeed, life in Japan is very convenient though with a high price! Nothing for free if you’d like to live close to amenities and use facilities with fast service. Does the presence of a convenience store in your area make …
Wonderful hot waterworks in Japan! I mean, body cleansing, relaxation and cultural orientation that only in this part of the world that you can explore and enjoy. It’s part of the local culture where the internationals can partake and create …
Today’s Instagram post connected to Facebook & Twitter received a quick reaction from my friends. It suggests they like my one & only posted photo with a simple caption, “Brunch on rainy Thursday.” My friend from Papua New Guinea commented, “Wow Japanese …
Indeed, it’s OIJ that there’s White Day! It’s an exciting day to witness boys or males giving chocolates to girls or females. Great to receive from my students! Good for the economy, too. Imagine the many boxes of chocolates being sold in department …
Twice I went to a local restaurant today and glad to receive wet towels as welcome gesture. I miss this simple object when I go to international eateries. It’s so soothing to receive a hot towel during winter and very …
Great to be in a place tonight with 3 OIJs: “sento” (public bath), “manga” (comic books), and “anime” (animation characters)! I’ve blogged about “Yu Sento” in the past. As they have free wi-fi, I can relax, blog & bathe here. …
Great to have been invited to various tea ceremonies! It’s a joy and privilege to experience this OIJ tradition. I planned to have it part of my golden birthday celebration and glad it really happened where my family, students and …