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Move over Godzilla: November 2014
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Friday, November 14, 2014. Dating in Japan: Moving In. The common reaction I got/get when telling local friends or coworkers that I moved in with Matcha-kun are a bit bemusing. Basically, they can be summed up as:. Squeeee* You are getting married, OMG when is the wedding? Show me your riiiing.wait, where is your ring? Uh, whoa. I didn't realize we had slipped back in time to the 50's, when sharing a dwelling was equated with matrimony. Household duties have been divided fairly, so the apartment is usual...
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Move over Godzilla: January 2015
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Friday, January 9, 2015. Of Snow, Running and Learning. I hope everyone had a lovely New Year! I spent just under 24 hours in Nagano with Matcha-kun and his family. They seem to have gotten much more used to me, to the point that I actually stayed with him in his grandmother's warm little house (in the same room too, scandalous! My vacation was very short (ah, the joy of IT and travel-related businesses), but it was lovely to have 4 days away from the computer. Never stop learning, that's the trick (* *).
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Move over Godzilla: April 2015
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Wednesday, April 22, 2015. Romance is in the eye of the beholder. I am told that 'Japanese men just aren't romantic'. well, to tell the truth I have no idea, as my demographic samples are quite limited. Still, I think romance is very much in the eye of the beholder. Red roses are nice, but they can be bought. Those little things that don't involve a wallet are often far better. Here are a few things I find incredibly thoughtful, and even romantic (in an odd, non-media conforming way):. 3- 'As you wish'.
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Move over Godzilla: August 2014
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Tuesday, August 19, 2014. I Quit my High-Powered Job. AND THATS OK. So, some people seemed to be wondering what the hell was up with my previous post about job hunting in Japan. After all, it wasn't so long ago I announced to the world that I was taking on a fancy new position, right? Was that post just a random thing, or a late compendium of thoughts? Let me make it crystal clear: I adore my previous company. This is not. The only issue was, I hated the job: sales. Towards the Japanese market. But pure ...
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Move over Godzilla: Romance is in the eye of the beholder
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Wednesday, April 22, 2015. Romance is in the eye of the beholder. I am told that 'Japanese men just aren't romantic'. well, to tell the truth I have no idea, as my demographic samples are quite limited. Still, I think romance is very much in the eye of the beholder. Red roses are nice, but they can be bought. Those little things that don't involve a wallet are often far better. Here are a few things I find incredibly thoughtful, and even romantic (in an odd, non-media conforming way):. 3- 'As you wish'.
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Move over Godzilla: September 2014
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Monday, September 22, 2014. Vegetarian in Tokyo: Deva Deva (Kichijoji). Even as a vegetarian, sometimes you just want to sink your teeth into something burger-like and protein-packed. In Japan veggie burgers and other TVP based faux-meat products are hard to find, so when the cravings get overwhelming I jump on the Inokashira line to Kichijoji, and head to Deva Deva. Is a big fan. Stick with the burgers, salads and desserts, as the pizzas are a bit more hit or miss. Why Open Offices are Not Cool. Not the...
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Move over Godzilla: March 2015
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Saturday, March 21, 2015. Secret Spring: Hanegi Park. Tokyo never ceases to surprise me. A short wander down the Inokashira Line, I came across Hanegi Park. Don't let the baseball field fool you, this park is home to a truly charming bairin (plum tree orchard) with around 650 trees fetchingly grouped together. The floor is no longer a freezing shock in the morning, and there is some light when I emerge from the office in the evening. Persephone is indeed on her way! Friday, March 13, 2015. Will I be okay?
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Move over Godzilla: To Boldly Go Where No One Has Gone Before
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Saturday, May 30, 2015. To Boldly Go Where No One Has Gone Before. Well, not quite. Still, if you are looking for inspiration for neat places to check out in Tokyo (or nearby), here are a couple often overlooked favorites. Land of truly cool painted shutters (a whole street worth), really odd 'Italian-style' takoyaki and more bars than you can shake a stick at. Streets filled with Edo-era storehouses and homes, delicious sweet potato snacks and visitors dressed up in kimono and fox masks.
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Move over Godzilla: February 2015
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Monday, February 23, 2015. Tokyo Marathon 2015: Expectations and Reality. So, I finished the Tokyo Marathon. and am now dealing with the disappointment that came with it. I started off really well. It felt like flying, going at a good pace with steady breath, steady heart rate and powerful legs. except for a twinge in the left knee. Okay, so a sub-5 hour marathon is out of the question. What CAN I do? Wednesday, February 4, 2015. Cultural Fatigue: aka Eugh, not this again! As much as one can enjoy living...
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Move over Godzilla: May 2015
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Saturday, May 30, 2015. To Boldly Go Where No One Has Gone Before. Well, not quite. Still, if you are looking for inspiration for neat places to check out in Tokyo (or nearby), here are a couple often overlooked favorites. Land of truly cool painted shutters (a whole street worth), really odd 'Italian-style' takoyaki and more bars than you can shake a stick at. Streets filled with Edo-era storehouses and homes, delicious sweet potato snacks and visitors dressed up in kimono and fox masks. This probably s...