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Saturday, 23 Jun 2007 | Views [280]
I am quite lucky to know a guy called Mike. Having lived in Japan for 15 years, he is my first port of call for any problem I might have. For example, only yesterday he gave me the proper document I need for transferring all my visas into my new ... Read more >
Tags: Friends
Monday, 14 May 2007 | Views [676] | Comments [2]
Link to a movie of my fight... So a month ago I decided to enter myself into the All Japan Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournament , which was held in the Saitama Ageho Budokan (which means fighting hall - see pic) My division was white belt, and my weight ... Read more >
Tags: Adrenaline
Saturday, 28 Apr 2007 | Views [369] | Comments [2]
So here it is, the next part of my Kyoto diary. However, I am not too sure what else to say because it was a month or so ago- but here goes! We got to our first main attraction at 7am or so, a temple called Ki-o-Mizu dera. This temple was first ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
Sunday, 22 Apr 2007 | Views [277]
Finally I get a chance to
update my blog!
I can’t believe it has been 3 weeks or so since I went to Kyoto. I have been meaning
to update here for some time, but since getting my new job, my life has changed
a little. ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
Wednesday, 21 Mar 2007 | Views [497] | Comments [3]
The building where I work.... So over the past month or so I have had a series of interviews down at head office to become an "ISL" manager, or Instructor Support Leader at the company where I work. Now, I didn't want to say too much ... Read more >
Tags: Work
Wednesday, 7 Mar 2007 | Views [619]
So it seems as if I am branching out with regard to employment, because recently I scored my first translating job! I am sure the money will be Y0.00, but if I do a good job, I might get a few free dinners.... There is a noodle bar in my neighbourhood ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
Tuesday, 20 Feb 2007 | Views [437]
So there are only so many ways to do sushi down at the local sushi bar, or so I thought. Granted, at special occasions, such as Christmas, the chefs will style some sushi plates as for example, Santa, using tuna cut in a triangle shape for his hat, ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
Wednesday, 24 Jan 2007 | Views [515] | Comments [5]
Today was the last day of my 9 month contract teaching at Kokubunji High School. I had a great time teaching here, and if it wasn't for the length of time travelling and some other minor things, I probably would have taken them up on the offer of an ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
Thursday, 11 Jan 2007 | Views [1582]
(New pictures in Christmas folder) Firstly, Happy New Year! I hope that your 2007 is going well and that already it is better than your 2006- I recently (7th) had my 1 year anniversary here in Japan- I can't believe that a ... Read more >
Tags: Adrenaline
Tuesday, 26 Dec 2006 | Views [267]
December certainly is the month of parties in Japan. Notwithstanding that I had my birthday party, coupled with Anders' leaving party, the locals also celebrate Christmas day, End of Year, (called Bonenkai) Beginning of year (shin-nenkai) and the usual ... Read more >
Tags: Party time
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