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I was eating kyushoku with the kids at my elementary school, when they asked me why I spike my hair. I told them “God told me to”, and for some reason, the kid on the right stood up on a … Continue reading →

It turns out that we are the first school in Osaka to have spotted the South-American red-backed black widow! Yay!

After everyone disembarked from the Halloween Weekend Loop Line Party, the JR crowd control staff gathered around this guy who was out cold on the platform and did… well they really didn’t do much of anything. They tried shaking him … Continue reading →

Today, as I moved aside to offer the old lady behind me the last seat on the train I was shocked to recieve a two-handed full-body thrust push that spun me around. I couldn’t help smiling at the sheer rudeness … Continue reading →

It causes siblings to try to best their brothers and sisters, it causes classes and schools to forget social heirarchy for a bit and come together to defeat their rival teams, and it was the catalyst that spurred on many … Continue reading →

The lovable blenny defends his mighty kingdom against any diver foolish enough to invade his territory, until you get too close at which time he zips back into the safety of a small hole As I review these pictures from … Continue reading →

Yo, pictures are up from the Capoeira West 2005 Batizado: Justin’s post and pictures Michelle’s pictures The batizado brought together groups from all over to Japan, allowing the participants to play against players using a variety of styles and techniques. … Continue reading →

Same sign?

Last week, I started teaching at a shogakko in Ashiya, the Beverly Hills of Osaka. It was a breath of fresh air, and once again my motivation has been jumpstarted after 6 months of losing momentum. A few weekends ago … Continue reading →