How Huge is Anne?
I'll be up front; I don't like talking too much about my state of health. For me, it's deeply personal, something I only share with…
The Minority Report
I'm keen on new experiences in life, and one I was looking forward to was being a minority and a foreigner living in a foreign…
Walking in Tokyo
Curiously, one of my strongest impressions of Tokyo is my experience walking in the city. In America, urban planners are often besides themselves trying to…
My first job in Japan: GABA
To be in Japan longer than 3 months I needed to have a full time job of some kind. Most work in Japan requires some…
Religion in Japan
For better or worse: better Let me just say straight away, I have a huge bias on this topic. I've been an agnostic and atheist…
Nezu Shrine
Address: 1 Chome-28-9 Nezu, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0031, JapanGeographic coordinates: 35°43′13″N 139°45′39″E / 35.72028°N 139.76083°E Nezu Shrine (根津神社 - Nezu-jinja) hides well like a precious…
Pooping in Japan
For Better or Worse: Better Just in case the title didn't tip you off, this article is rather frank about its subject. It is for…
Why Did We move to Japan?
Just why did we move to Japan? Anne and I came to Japan as travelers, but travelers who live wherever they travel. Since we sold…
Japan: Better or Worse?
Is Japan Better or Worse? It's fun to make comparisons. I've lived all my life in America as an American, and this is my first…
