Summer 2023
No cycling trips. No big adventures in uncharted waters. But it was a good summer.
Meme and Yuchan turned 50, and Genchan 40, all within one month!
Students are still great💓
further explored Koenji with Isamu
flew home over circuitous route through Taiwan, with a former student by chance
explored Salem with Joe and Max
Congrats Oana and Stephen!
cooking for family
built a nice home
found a nice sword
Joey
threw away a LOT of stuff from my parents' home
goodbye friends
you can stay
back to Tokyo
Sophie
Onjuku beach trip with Yuki and Maachan (not pictured here)
first time at Umihotaru for the summer outing with the jazz band club
Japanese teenagers become violent around watermelon
First time experiencing Koenji Awaodori as a resident. Usually I don't enjoy Japanese festivals so much due to the crowds, especially in Tokyo, but this time I was able to fully appreciate the energy in the town from the privacy and comfort of my own home. It was incredible! Already can't wait for next year =)
fancy tempura with Miyumiyu
Werq the World!
unpictured events: visiting the Okano's briefly, inviting Kazu to school for a C-week event, Tama-chan housewarming with Risako and Kairi, Angerme with Agata-san (Take-chan最強！) and Morning Musume with Do-kun, kurukuru party over churrasco in Shibuya, chimaki @Maria's, H!P karaoke marathon, Tocho visit to update my Japanese drivers license, Nobu in Tokyo, meeting Tania and getting all the families together, hosting a bunch of lunch dates, Tomo in Tokyo