Back in the first weekend of September I took a quick trip down to Kagoshima to a surprise visit to my grandmother’s. My mother and sister were there for quite a while, and my father was also visiting for a week. I had some days in lieu so I popped over for a few days [...]

For a number of JETs (Japan Exchange Teachers), whom are recontracting for another year we had a few days in Tokyo for a Recontracting conference. I must admit that the only portion of it which I enjoyed was going to a Mexican restaurant in Shinjuku. Mmmmm… all you can eat Nachos and Salsa. [...]

I was watching an old episode of the Simpsons, and there was a brief, cameo, whatever you call it,… an appearance of Tokyo Rose, working at a diner. For many people especially in the US, you hear of the name, Tokyo Rose, but do you actually know who this person was/is?
A while back, I [...]