Oct 25, 2002 | Fukuma, Raves
Well, well, well. Look at Mr. Pillar of the Community here. There was a recent flower festival in Fukuma and at the entrance to the huge flower garden the city had set up, they were planning on putting up a greeting sign. They wanted it to be bilingual though so they...
Sep 10, 2002 | Commentary, Culture, Fukuma, Raves
I feel I should say something about today’s picture. Normally I’ll optimize and tweak the digital photos I post here to compensate for the sometimes flat contrast produced by my point-and-shoot digital camera. Even then it’s just some color...
Jul 15, 2002 | Culture, Experiences, Fukuma, Raves
A neutron goes into a bar and asks the bartender, “How much for a beer?”The bartender replies, “For you, no charge.” Hahahahahaha, nothing like starting the week with a science joke. Recently Heard in English Class Shiraki-sensei: What sports...
Jul 10, 2002 | Fukuma, Raves
Word to the wise: when eating yakiniku, make damn sure you cook the meat you’re about to subject to your insides. Apparently I overlooked this bit o’ wisdom when partaking in yakiniku Friday night, which I paid for dearly during the hours of Saturday &...
May 1, 2002 | Culture, Fukuma, Raves
Only in Japan Blistering Social Commentary by Fukuma Fletch 10 Little things (Taken from an email written 10/01) A good friend just reminded me that it’s the little things (and some not so little things) that really stand out while living in a foreign country....
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....
