おい、そち！この人、わかりまんねんか？
This dashing young man may look familiar if you’re big on Japanese history and drama – moreso if you’re interested in books you shouldn’t write in.
だれでござるか？
Archive for Sifton Anipare
Not-Your-Average Valentine’s Day Movies
I’m not big on Valentine’s Day. Even if I’m in a relationship, it’s not my thing. I’m not big on people walking really slow while holding hands and not letting anyone pass on the sidewalk, and I’m not big on people complaining to everyone and their mother about a) their significant others not getting them [insert irrational demand here] or b) not having a significant other to get them [insert irrational demand here]. Conversely, I LOVE chocolate, so I try
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Movies, Valentine's Day
Maigo in Hyogo: February ’12
This temple’s rock garden was designed to represent the beach where a teenager was killed in single combat. His death is one of the most famous in Japanese history. His killer renounced his samurai life soon after and became a Buddhist monk. This place has some serious education going on…any guesses?
Maigo in Hyogo: December ’11
I’ll give you two hints for this one: it’s not in Tokyo, and it’s not the Goblin Kingdom…as far as I know -I WAS pretty broke and pretty lost when I found this place. Where am I? What’s going on?!
Maigo in Hyogo: November ’11
This is a two-parter Maigo. Can you guess where this…particular statue…can be found? Can you also guess what this…guy…is trying to sell you? No wait, that looked weird as soon as I typed it. Okay. Never mind that part! This guy is actually the mascot of a very tasty and popular item. Oh gosh that sounds worse…you know what, never mind. Just start guessing.
News from your National AJET Rep: June ’11
Hello again, Hyogo JETs! Enjoying the soon-to-be-smoldering weather? I only have a few very brief announcements this month. Brief but important, so don’t start scrolling or clicking somewhere else just yet – yeah, I saw that. Officially as of June 15, Miriam Rollason will be taking over this little chunk of Hyogo Times as the new Block 6 Representative for National AJET, and I will be relocating to the Hyogo AJET team. Please support her in every which way you
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