Category: Daily Life
Not a (complete) good start
I didn’t mention though you may have guessed that all the parents (and teachers) who attended the entrance ceremony were dressed very well: suit and tie, nice dresses, shiny shoes – the lot (It wa... Read More
Starting from the start
Maia is starting preschool this year and part of starting preschool (or any school for that matter) in Japan is the entrance ceremony for all new children. Preschool in Japan ranges from just one year... Read More
Frozen for Good Friday
Well today is Good Friday and despite living in Japan, Kiyomi, Maia, Emma and myself managed to have hot cross buns for breakfast. We didn’t make them nor buy them in the shops here. We bought them ... Read More
Hilltop Jazz Concert
NB: This was originally on the main site but for some reason now no longer displays so it’s been imported to our blog. The leaflet promised a “Powerful And Soulful Night In Okazaki” during the H... Read More
A couple of years older for two
Well, Maia and I have had our birthdays for this year and of course we’re a couple of years older. We decided to all go out and celebrate both birthdays together at a restaurant at the local Shoppin... Read More
Not another penny/yen.
I’ve liked The Simpsons ever since I first saw them when they were first on Australian TV and was very pleased to see that Fox started releasing them on DVD in cool box sets with heaps of extras... Read More
A while and a bit
It’s been a while and a bit since the last entry here (6 months – oh!) – since nearly having fish fingers for tea one night we’ve been to Australia (flew Korea Air again) ̵... Read More