Fluent in Engrish

Music History 101

2009-12-13T02:48:54Z

So my friend did this and I thought it was interesting. My history with music is wide and varied and I'm kind of shocked how late Arashi came into the mix. I thought it was a lot earlier than it was but upon some googling today, apparently not. I...

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Introducing Nobucchi

2009-11-23T01:04:00Z

Yesterday, I went to Yuka's house to meet her son with Aya and her mom and brother. He was so adorable! He's about 12 weeks old now but I don't know how big a regular 3 month old baby should look like. He was well-behaved and didn't mind being...

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November update: Broken toilet seat

2009-11-10T12:22:53Z

So, Japan has a thing about covers for toilet seats because there's no heating or insulation in the bathroom. It gets freaking cold in the winter. That or you get one of this futuristic washlets that will buff your ass for you while you're on th...

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Happy Halloween!

2009-11-01T02:41:57Z

Anna's on her way. I've got the tickets for This Is It. So excited! I checked the website this morning and the 2pm show is already half full! Anna said last night she wanted to eat Thai for lunch today but then we wouldn't get to the theatre ...

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Another turn on shit mountain.

2009-10-11T05:47:04Z

And so the housing dilemas continue. I have switched internet providers and saved a bit of cash there with a couple months free and a slightly cheaper (and better) plan with NTT. They came and set me up yesterday and J:Com came and took the old...

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Silver Week

2009-09-24T08:20:56Z

Today I'm at Tokoyshiki, and my morning is packed but at least I don't have to "teach" the first years. Three lessons with Imai-sensei and one with Jun. Should be fun. Monday, Anna bailed on our picnic/park date and she didn't even tell me. Dan s...

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And so it begins. And Japanese suffixes.

2009-09-14T14:20:48Z

Kaneko-sensei was off today. One of the first year students was diagnosed with Type A flu and will be off school for a week. She's in the brass band (one of the biggest clubs at school) and so teachers are wondering if anyone else is going to get ...

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Okinawa & Sports Day

2009-09-08T01:46:39Z

I watched Check It Out, Yo!! again on Sunday. It's a good movie. I rented it because Inoue Mao was in it and it had English subtitles and it turned out to be a good choice so I copied it for myself. After watching Yamapi on the 24 Hour Telev...

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Singapore: August 3-8, 2009

2009-09-05T11:28:40Z

I know this is tragically overdue. I have made a habit of this. So I went to Singapore for a holiday in August. Back to Singapore, I should say. It's been 7 ½ years since my family left. One the one hand, it feels like I never left but on the...

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One to watch out for: Yuto Miyazawa

2009-08-29T04:34:58Z

This kid is going to go far in life if he's that good at 9 years old. And unlike most child stars, it's nice to see that he still acts like a kid. :)

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