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Monthly Archives: March 2005
Pictures from Hakuba
Taking off at midnight, we arrived in time to soak in the rotemburo in Ecoland onsen and watch the sun rise. So much powder, but it’s off limits! Sometimes rules are made to be broken. Riding on fresh powder doesn’t … Continue reading
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My Kempers
These boots have been with me on many an adventure, traveling along to the various resorts I’ve visited over 10 years. Mika gave them to me, along with a badass Nitro 162 “lizard” longboard, as a birthday present in 1995 … Continue reading
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Chopsticks Epiphany
A common gripe among foreiners living in Japan is that Japanese people frequently say something along the lines of “Wow, you’re pretty good at using chopsticks”. While it can be annoying to hear the same thing over and over again, … Continue reading
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Lull
Sorry that the posts have been sparse lately. I am currently searching for suitable living accomodations in Osaka. The most interesting place so far was an apartment in Nippombashi where everyone in the building shared a shower on the roof, … Continue reading
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History of Sneakers
This page is cool on so many levels. Not only is the culture of sneakers interesting to read about, but the song compilations for each cultural sphere is excellent. I will be looking for the film, by Femke Wolfing, on … Continue reading
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Waterfalls in Japan
I’ve visited many waterfalls and taken countless pictures of them, but this page is the definitive waterfall resource for Kyushu, as well as a wide swath of the rest of Japan. I never knew that there were over 110 (I … Continue reading
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Songs in the Classroom
If you’re tired of teaching songs by the Beatles and Carpenters to kids who want to learn what 50’s really saying, then consult this dictionary. It’s about time that Japanese students understand the music that they are listening to, instead … Continue reading
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A Busy Start
I’m just back from a trip to Nagano with memories of zipping through powder, off to meet a request by my new employer who unexpectedly asked me to immediately start work today. I will post new entries when I can, … Continue reading
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