USA!
Sorry for the late post, but it’s better than never.
It’s not exactly what we did, but I think it’s pretty close.
Until next time, STAY AWESOME!
Life In Japan
Buttery Cravings
The smell of burnt popcorn lasted 3 days… Continue reading
SUNDAY SUMMARY: April 1, 2018
Sorry for the long absence!
Things might get even more hectic as I will be starting work at the university again next week. But do not fear humble citizens… I will continue to bring you updates of the Awesome that I find in Tottori!
SUNDAY SUMMARY: April 1, 2018
I’d try to find some sort of April’s fool joke, but I don’t think I have one.
What I’m Reading:
H2 by Mitsuri Adachi
Cold Kendo, Part 2
As I’ve said before, Kendo and other Japanese martial arts practice all year round in a wood floor dojo (or gym) that has no temperature control.
In other words, it’s cold!!! (さむい！！！！）
Until next time, Stay Awesome!
-R
Happy Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Gather with your significant other and have some “nabe”（なべ）to stay warm!
Until next time, STAY AWESOME!
Our Apartment in Winter
Our 2LDK apartment tends to get very cold in the winter.
I know you’re saying ‘Well, duh, it’s winter!’ but no, I mean these apartments take cold to a whole ‘nother level. The reason being Japaneese apartments aren’t as well insulated unless you live in the even colder northern areas. The second reason being there is no central heating. Continue reading
Insert Clever GoT Pun Here
It’s well into Fall, and the vending machines have switched from all cool drinks (つめたい| tsumetai) to warm drinks (あたたかい|atatakai).
I lament my energy drink, but on the bright side I get hot coffee.
Until next time, STAY AWESOME!
Fresh Air
We live in community with a lot of farms and gardens, so passing by on some mornings are less fresh than others.
Still might be better than Tokyo’s occasional terrible smells.
Until next time, STAY AWESOME!
-R
Typhoon Snacks
There was a typhoon over last weekend, which is like a watered down Hurricane. Continue reading
Good Luck?
Sometimes things that are lost in translation are really funny.
“Break a leg” vs. “Break your leg”.
Until next time, STAY AWESOME!
-R
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