I'm a sushi purist. Uni, belly tuna or a nice slice of eel on rice, a little nori belt and some wasabi and soy sauce are all that are required to make me happy ( Read more... )

Animal Refuge Kansai is a wonderful nonprofit animal charity, that takes in and cares for lost, abandoned or otherwise homeless animals ( Read more... )

I taught my Junior High school boys yesterday, and they're very different from the kindy kids. For the most part I really like them, even though they can be a bit much ( Read more... )

We have a new PE teacher at work ( Read more... )

I've made a few of the classic language learner blunders in my time in Japan. A few highlights ( Read more... )

Today was (thank Chuck) the last of our three winter concerts at the kindie. The kids did beautifully despite the fact that our boss has officially lost the plot and needs to lie down for a very long time. I'm proud of them ( Read more... )

I love my adopted country, but there are some things I genuinely don't understand. I've compiled a list of the funniest stuff I've noticed in the last week, and am sharing it here cuz I'm bored and such. Please enjoy ( Read more... )