After almost 3 years in Japan, I finally went to my second Hanabi (fireworks). However, this is my first real time attending. That is, arriving early, finding a good place, putting out a tarp, and having a few beers and relaxing. Summer entertainment is top notch in Japan. I should have read a bit more [...]
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Fireworks in Futagotamagawa
Saturday, August 21st, 2010Freelance Switch
Friday, July 30th, 2010After just over a year, my career as a teacher has come to an end. By my own choosing, no less. The year I spent teaching English was not something that I had planned at all. In fact, it was something I was desperately trying to avoid because I didn’t want to become “just another [...]
Matsuri in Chikura – Day 2
Monday, July 12th, 2010Waking up at 8am on Day 2, I had no idea how difficult the day was to be. I had heard that I was going to be carrying the children’s mikoshi. I had seen it, it looked much smaller than the regular mikoshi that I had carried the day before.
Matsuri in Chikura – Day 1
Sunday, July 11th, 2010It’s that time of year again: time to carry a 800 kilo god taxi around town. This time was a little different because I sort of knew what was going on. I knew the course for the most part.
Enoshima Aquarium
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010I went to the Aquarium in Enoshima. It was a rather enjoyable experience, but I refused to watch the dolphin show. I don’t think it’s right to keep animals in captivity and force them to do tricks for our entertainment. Video after the jump.