I came back to Tokyo yesterday. The shinkansen was packed, but my friend and I were lucky to get a seat. The four days down in Osaka were a much needed break from the constant anxiety in Tokyo - I stopped shaking, and despite dreaming about earthquakes for all but one night, got some rest and relaxation.  Every time I go to Osaka I wonder why I don ( Read more... )

Back when I was 11 or 12 years old my school held a "General Election" to mimic the real one going on at the time (I guess it must have been 1991). I was the candidate for the Green Party and I recall being laughed at quite alot for my environmentalist stance - laughed at by my peers, and condescended to by the adults. My Mum reminded me of this ( Read more... )