Just Another List: Helpful Guides for Newcomers
Among our grand confluence of JET Program participants, there are many who find they have the time and the passion to…
in thine eye
lords of the past that rue the day flowers that blossom for today enjoying the seasons as…
Two Routes if by Sea
Japan has great trains. Coming from Canada, where we have basically none, I have really enjoyed the convenience…
Do You Know the Geeky Man/That Lives in Nerd-y Lane?
On the 2nd and 3rd floors of San Center Plaza lies a stretch of shops catering to the geekiest…
Bad Joseph
She picked the worst time to tell him, when they’d just finished. They were lying, side by side but…
Turkey Hearts: Ainokura and Suganuma
While the most famous of the UNESCO status gashou-zukuri villages is Shirakawa-go, nearby is Gokayama, which houses several…
WATN: Ryan Hertel (Hyogo, 2012-2015)
Where and When I spent 3 years (2012-2015) in Minamiawaji-shi, Awajishima, Hyogo-ken. It was actually the sister city of…
Sometime Last Week Part 7
Friendship is Magic I turn back, but the shepherd is trekking back across his field, toward his rock. Did…
Junk Bonds
Game   An active interest or pursuit, especially one involving competitive engagement or adherence to rules. Three Card…