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....
May 1, 2002 | Culture, Fukuma
Every time I think there’s nothing new to write about, my freak-show teachers come up with some way to save the day (and it almost invariably involves Kumate-sensei in some capacity). For example, yesterday I noticed that Ishizu-sensei and Kumate-sensei (see, I...
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...
