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...
Apr 6, 2002 | Commentary, Culture, Fukuma
The boundless enthusiasm that is apparently engendered by reading Hair Flap, has apparently infected my friend, co-worker and fellow Portlandian, Fletcher.He’s still far too lazy to start his own site, so instead he’ll be making regular contributions to...
Mar 25, 2002 | Commentary, Culture, Fukuma
I have recently become aware of yet another fascinating aspect of Japanese culture. In this case, by “fascinating” I mean “downright annoying.” It seems that every year there is a routine shifting of personnel within most government...
Mar 15, 2002 | Commentary, Culture, Fukuma, Photography
The school year works a little different in Japan. The main difference seems to be in how the breaks are. In the U.S. we get a few really big breaks (Christmas, summer, spring), while in Japan, they get an absolute ton of little breaks. Every time I turn around...
