Apr 16, 2002 | Culture, Fukuma, Photography
Recently Overheard in Fukuma: “I’m getting heartburn. Rory, do something terrible!” -Ben So how many months have I been here now and I still haven’t shown y’all around my place o’ work, Fukuma Higashi Junior High School. It’s...
Apr 16, 2002 | Commentary, Culture, Fukuma
Only in Japan Blistering Social Commentary by Fukuma Fletch Soba Noodles The other day my girlfriend Mihoko invited my friend Gareth and me to join her and her friend for an excursion to a local soba (noodle) restaurant. I thought it sounded like a good idea. It was...
Apr 6, 2002 | Experiences, Fukuma, Photography
So as I mentioned, the weather last week licked. Suffice it to say, my trip to Tokyo was less than the stellar fun-fest I had planned. I could probably have even handled the rain by itself, I’m from Portland for God’s sake, but the problem was that it was...
Apr 6, 2002 | Fukuma, Language
Before we continue, can anyone tell me what this is all about? No, on second thought never mind. I don’t want to know. Ever. I mean it…ever!! Poll Results I think we can glean two important conclusions from last weeks poll asking whether or not my...
