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Big In Japan: January 2006
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The tall tales of living the good life on Ojika Jima in the Goto Retto archipelago. That's West (South - depending on your geographical perspective) Japan. The whimsy of the place will only be catalouged here for a short while, so get it while it's hot. Tuesday, January 31. Maybe not, but I certainly giggle to myself more often. One of the most recent debates flying over the tops of our desks revolved around a question Ikeshita-sensei posed to the female staff. They wanted to know if I would. I found out...
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Big In Japan: December 2005
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The tall tales of living the good life on Ojika Jima in the Goto Retto archipelago. That's West (South - depending on your geographical perspective) Japan. The whimsy of the place will only be catalouged here for a short while, so get it while it's hot. Wednesday, December 14. An Ode to Hercules. For a long time (a year or so) I had a strong man in my life. He was so strong in fact, I got into the habit of calling him Hercules. (Whoa! He was a great friend, and warm heart and I miss him. Hailing from Lak...
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Big In Japan: March 2005
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The tall tales of living the good life on Ojika Jima in the Goto Retto archipelago. That's West (South - depending on your geographical perspective) Japan. The whimsy of the place will only be catalouged here for a short while, so get it while it's hot. Friday, March 11. This isn't really "ha ha" funny. It's more like, "Oh, ouch" funny, but please read on. All that being said, my only complaint about Ojika is the truly inconvenient aspect of getting off and on the island. Keeping that in mind. My origina...
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Big In Japan: July 2005
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The tall tales of living the good life on Ojika Jima in the Goto Retto archipelago. That's West (South - depending on your geographical perspective) Japan. The whimsy of the place will only be catalouged here for a short while, so get it while it's hot. Wednesday, July 20. Let Me Show You What's New. Oh ho ho ho HO! Now you're all in for it! Here are some recent, and random pictures:. This is what I'm talking about when I say I have centipedes in my house. Posted by biginkyiv @ 12:31:00 PM. Summer vacati...
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Big In Japan: February 2006
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The tall tales of living the good life on Ojika Jima in the Goto Retto archipelago. That's West (South - depending on your geographical perspective) Japan. The whimsy of the place will only be catalouged here for a short while, so get it while it's hot. Friday, February 24. I'm 27 years old and I'm still getting zits - not dainty little, "isn't-that-cute-she's-stressed-out-and-has-been-eating-chocolate" pimples, but real down-and-dirty lumps of blaring red hurt and embarrassment. Not so cool. I've develo...
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Big In Japan: September 2005
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The tall tales of living the good life on Ojika Jima in the Goto Retto archipelago. That's West (South - depending on your geographical perspective) Japan. The whimsy of the place will only be catalouged here for a short while, so get it while it's hot. Saturday, September 10. Culture, Carnival and the strangeness of HG. Take a moment and think about your image of Japanese culture. What would you expect to see at a Japanese high school Culture Day? You might be thinking exhibitions about. Here's Ebisu-ku...
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Big In Japan: June 2005
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The tall tales of living the good life on Ojika Jima in the Goto Retto archipelago. That's West (South - depending on your geographical perspective) Japan. The whimsy of the place will only be catalouged here for a short while, so get it while it's hot. Wednesday, June 22. This morning, I packed my backpack with my lunch box, made sure I had my wallet, phone, camera, electronic dictionary, and my Japanese notebook, and hopped on my bike to head to school. Just like any other day. The office staff was tru...
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Big In Japan: November 2005
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The tall tales of living the good life on Ojika Jima in the Goto Retto archipelago. That's West (South - depending on your geographical perspective) Japan. The whimsy of the place will only be catalouged here for a short while, so get it while it's hot. Tuesday, November 29. C'mon, it's retro by now! Spice Girl Pose. This was the first trip to Ojika for Vicky, Milissa and Carrie. Welcome to Ojika! What a hazing we had! I'm thankful for Japanese warm, sunny days; and beautiful Goto scenery; and many.
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Big In Japan: March 2006
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The tall tales of living the good life on Ojika Jima in the Goto Retto archipelago. That's West (South - depending on your geographical perspective) Japan. The whimsy of the place will only be catalouged here for a short while, so get it while it's hot. Wednesday, March 29. As Japanese as Baseball and Umeboshi. Posted by biginkyiv @ 12:40:00 PM. I have a feeling I'll be burned alive for even insinuating such a thing! How could one be so cynical? Posted by biginkyiv @ 11:28:00 AM. Monday, March 27. Now th...