Monthly Archives: May 2005

I’m troubled on how to best teach my classes, both for myself and for the students. Today, the teachers told me that it is not uncommon for my high schoolers to have trouble distinguishing Bs from Ds (both upper and … Continue reading →

I’m trying to come up with as many different games to play with the kids as possible so that I’m not stuck in the classroom with a room full of people that don’t want to be there, and for the … Continue reading →

I really enjoy reading the Daily Mainichi’s WaiWai page. There is always an interesting story about some obscure segment of Japanese society to contemplate. Some of the stories here are just too strange and twisted to be contrived. For example, … Continue reading →

(These life jacket-wearing dogs will be walking the plank of holy matrimony on Saturday, they will! Yaaarrrrr!!) Of the five of us who lived in that broken down Sabado Tarde apartment, drinking beer by the keg, chilling while grilling lunch … Continue reading →

Minke whale curry is on sale now in the bargain bins at Don Quixote for only 1,029 yen. Supplies are limited (only 2 cans left), so don’t miss out on your chance to dine on stewed cetacean! Get it before … Continue reading →

When you gaze upon the mesmerizing beauty of Nachi waterfall, you can understand why this area is holy ground for Japan’s animistic roots. At 133 meters tall, this is the mother of all waterfalls in Japan. I think that standing … Continue reading →

Damn you Obi-wan, I can see your blue glow from behind that tree- come out from there! “You must go to Dagobah to find the great Jedi master, Yoda.” you said. All that’s here on this cursed mud hole is … Continue reading →

Currently I am living in a mansion in Osaka. It is probably around 200 square feet and includes a bathroom, kitchenette/dining cubicle, a tiny patio, and living room/bedroom. There are no butlers in my mansion, and the people who live … Continue reading →

This morning I had some extra time to burn before going into work, so I decided to walk around the neighborhood. I found this awesome shrine a block away, and made offerings to the giant head. It felt as if … Continue reading →