Minimum of nine tonight and a maximum of twelve tomorrow. Going to be a funny old day weather wise, least it’s going to be sunny. The long cold grey fingers of winter are nearly upon us. Funny thoug...Read More
Kiyomi, Emma and I have just been to Aeon Shopping Centre and there’s one thing I’ve noticed is the number of people just walking (shambling) along in the middle of the carpark, streets anywhere r...Read More
Winter’s well and truly over and spring is about to finish. It’s warm(er) and time to shed the extra layers of clothes and get some sun on the skin, though I didn’t remove my clothes too quickly...Read More
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
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
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
NB: This was originally on the main site but for some reason now no longer displays so it’s been imported to our blog. Little Tommy Timbertoes amongst his other feats Once ate a box of dominoes, He ...Read More
NB: This was originally on the main site but for some reason now no longer displays so it’s been imported to our blog. On the 18th July 2002 Kiyomi and I left Okazaki to travel to Kanazawa, having g...Read More
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
NB: This was originally on the main site but for some reason now no longer displays so it’s been imported to our blog. History: The Okazaki Fireworks Festival (Hanabi Taikai) is celebrated every yea...Read More