A parting shot
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
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
Tommy Timbertoes
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
Trip to Kanazawa
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
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