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...
Feb 26, 2002 | Commentary, Culture, Experiences, Fukuma, Photography, Raves
Now I don’t want to suggest that all Japanese are alcoholics, but…. oh wait, yes I do!! So this weekend was the Town Office group trip to Nagasaki. We showed up at 8:40am. The bus started moving at 9am sharp. The first beer was cracked at 9am 40 seconds....
Feb 13, 2002 | Culture, Fukuma, Photography, Raves
Last weekend I packed my bags and headed out to Saga prefecture for a weekend out with the rest of the 2nd year teachers (as in 2nd grade of middle school, not their 2nd year on the job). It looks like it’s a yearly occurrence with school staff in Japan to have...
Feb 13, 2002 | Experiences, Fukuma
I hope everybody is ready for another journey into the waters of theme-less…. uhhh….website-ness (I really must stop making up my own words all the time and use the ones that are already there). I’m just gonna write whatever comes to mind until...
Feb 4, 2002 | Commentary, Fukuma, Raves
One of the first things you notice when you step off the plane and into Japanese culture is the ubiquitous mobile phone. Everyone has one and they always seem to be using them at all times. It’s like walking into some weird sci-fi flick where everyone is...
Jan 29, 2002 | Experiences, Fukuma
As if it weren’t bad enough that it was -1 degrees C when I woke up this morning, it was also snowing with up to 60kph gusts of wind(!!). Have I mentioned there’s no heat in my school? I’m definitely sure I’ve mentioned that I ride a bike to...
