Haado Geino
This week in Japan was Obon. It’s one of the busiest weeks of the year because almost everyone gets off that week. During Obon, Japanese families make vessels out of …
Kancho: A Thousand Years of Death
Wednesday was my one week anniversary here in Tsu. I’ve been told over and over by previous JETs how the first week or so is a rush and they can …
It’s-a Mie, Mario!
Ok, first of all, that title only works if you pronounced it right. It’s Mee-ay, it doesn’t rhyme with pie. Come on, I did a whole pronunciation guide for a …
Come on and Slam, and Welcome to Japan
If you didn’t get the title reference, go and listen to Space Jam right now (or even better, any mashup. Actually, while you’re at it, listen to that whole soundtrack …
I’m Baaaaaack AKA JET Set
Hello. How are you? Have you been alright on all those lonely, lonely nights? That’s what I’d say, I’d tell you everything if you picked up that telephone. But who …