Kumamoto Trips

magic, graduation, and a museum (of sorts) | Feb 26 07'

"Teachers passed sake round like it was water"

The academic year in Japan runs from April - March.  As such, the run-in to the graduation ceremony in March involves very little teachin... Continue reading »

a year of good health | Jan 27 07'

The first week back at 'work' equated to a week long wedding review.  There were many photos to be shown, questions to answer, and even weddin... Continue reading »

party like its 1994! | Jan 07 06'

"by the end of the night I had had the perfect Japanese birthday"

Returning home to Takeo was a mixed affair. We were caught somewhere between, wanting desperately to crash out for a sleep, being in dire need of a... Continue reading »

settling in | Jul 26 05'

"Yesterday I stumbled upon potentially the coolest thing since arriving in Japan. Kendo!"

So I was sitting there in my new home alone, with no air conditioning, sweating more than a blind man in a prison shower and I'm wondering what the... Continue reading »

tour guides | May 20 07'

"it's just one of those Japanese experiences you really have to try"

With a visit from mum and dad drawing ever nearer, it was very unfortunate that Karen feel sick on a Monday night, just three days before they... Continue reading »

cold Japan | Dec 03 05'

"This time though I got to dress as Father Christmas"

Sorry team nothing major to report on since the trip to Tokyo. Have basically just been working (if you can call it that) and doing Christmas parti... Continue reading »

mud olympics | May 26 06'

""Holy shit... look there's a f**king snake!... a f**king snake!... primo!!...""

The Gatalympics were held in Kashima two days after my return from Kobe. Basically, the Gatalympics are bunch of events conducted on the mud flap... Continue reading »

a happy reunion | May 14 06'

"Karen's safe return a month faster than we had thought possible was fantastic"

Well no secrets what was the highlight of the week following the orphanage visit, and the month of May in fact! Karen's safe return a month faste... Continue reading »

a month in recap | Sep 25 06'

"we participated in the first ever 'Saga Super Sports Sunday' tournament"

After my triumphant return from New Zealand, the next month or so passed by without any major events. That's not to say fun wasn't had, just that... Continue reading »

"experienced" tour guides | Jun 07 07'

"the fireworks were almost as good as my excellent wendy's hot dog...almost"

Just ten days after Karen and I said goodbye to mum and dad our second set of visitors arrived, this time it was a couple of ruffians known as Ali... Continue reading »