Waking from a Dream
I am finally home from this last trip, and getting myself acclimated to normal life. A few friends have commented to me that they cannot imagine what's it like…
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Travel and the Absence of Intimacy
I'm wrapping up a two week stint in The Hague, Netherlands, and I've been thinking through why this trip seems to be a lot more difficult for my psyche than…
Check Out "Beyond My Front Door"
Anwar is a good friend of mine, and probably my best travel partner. When my family was considering moving to Japan, he took time out of his schedule to trek…
The Smoking Car
So, this train isn't the idyllic means of transportation I was envisioning. Somehow, I must have missed the phrase "smoking car" on my ticket, and the Japanese…
Back in Japan and Heading North
We've arrived in Tokyo with no problems. Anwar was scheduled to fly in two and half hours before me, but his flight was delayed, so he was only an hour before…
Why We're Expatriating
Paul asked why I was looking for a job in Japan. I think a response is worth a separate post. My job has taken me to Japan quite a few times (I think my…
The Family is Moving to Japan
It's been a while since I've written. Ron Paul mania has died down, we're members of a new church where there's a little more peace and quiet, and my month…
Taste of Sumo
[Image no longer available: 20002320] For those of you who have never seen a sumo match, load up your bittorrent client (I use Azureus ) and download this…
Miwaza's Photos
[Image no longer available: IMGP2648] Our friend Miwaza from Mitaka Evangelical Church took some beautiful photos of the kids ... mostly Leah, but she's the…
Different in Japan - An Evolving List
Shoes are removed at the front door Windshield wipers both go in the same direction Electric operated shower toilets - plugs into the wall, complete with…
TÅkyÅ Pictures in Google Earth
I took some time yesterday to geo-reference some of our photos in Google Earth , so you can see where in TÅkyÅ some of the pictures were taken. Google Earth…
TÅkyÅ Pictures
[Image no longer available: IMG_4149.jpg] Some pictures are online - I haven't had time to do the captions yet. SJA
Leftover Sushi Fried Rice Recipe
Last night, my hunter-gatherer brought home several pieces of sushi. The sushi came packaged with pickled ginger and wasabi paste. We all love sushi, however…
Family Trip to Japan
[Image no longer available: Hokusai] Looks like my last trip to Japan is going to be a big one. I took a job offer on a different program, so I won't be…
A Waking Dream
Japan has started to become a recurring dream to me. I fall asleep, and feel like I wake up at 4am (like I did this morning). I take a shuttle down to the…
Down to Kyoto
[Image no longer available: IMG_2684.jpg] After two wonderful days in Kyoto, Japan, we finally made it back to Tokyo... back to my laptop so I can write about…
Cuban Cigars in Japan?
In Akasaka-Mitsuke , right down the street from the New Otani hotel, is an area where there are many small, expensive restaurants. Since it's not far from the…
Lessons in Sushi
For those of you who enjoy this foreign delicacy (and even for those who have not yet had the pleasure), this instructional video on sushi is one of the most…
Google Earth
[Image no longer available: ANA Hotel from Google Earth] I'm surprised I haven't written anything about Google Earth yet, but I've only had a chance in the…
Home Again
Well, as ususal, it was a long trip, but I'm back home. Sarah seems to be relieved to see me, and the kids remember who I am. It amazes me how much Micah has…
Ready to Come Home
Well, I'm ready to come home. I've been here for a little over a month, and that's quite long enough, thank you. The transition from exciting to mundate didn't…
I'm Still Alive
misc/800px_Fugu_in_Tank Well, after being here almost a month, I've experienced a new first. Myself and two other guys from work decided to participate in a…
Thank God for Friday's
JapanJune2005/IMG_0873 A long day today... I had plans to go try Fuji, but I discovered that the mountain doesn't open until July. Then, I thought I would head…
Earthquake!
At 1:16 this morning, I noticed that the room seemed to be shaking. It was like I was bouncing my legs, but I wasn't. Weird... I thought maybe I broke my chair…
Japanese Reggae
So, I'm watching MTV Japan over here, and this band, Fire Ball , comes on, and I'm entranced. It's got an urban reggae sound, but it's all Japanese. Anyway, I…
Vanity Fair
What a long day... I wanted to try something new in the city, so I tried googling for Tokyo , and found the Tokyo City Guide , which had articles on some…
That IS a Tasty Burger
misc/quentin3 For lunch today, I stopped at the Kua'aina burger restaurant in Omote-Sando. It's a Hawaian burger joint, and it was pretty good. I found out…
Caution! Contents May Be Hot
[Image no longer available: Grilled bread, I guess] Just for your information, raman shops serve their noodles hot. Very hot. I forget every time, and every…
Life in the Alleys
JapanJune2005/IMG_0845 A coworker here coined an accurate description of Tokyo, when he said that this city lives in the alleys. For every main street, there…
Green Tea
I love iced green tea, uncorrupted by added sugar. It has a sweetness that perhaps only white tea could possibly beat. Sadly, Americans are addicted to sugar…
Burping Up Fish
misc/rosen_e One evening, after Sarah and I returned from an excellent sushi dinner here in Tokyo, she made the comment that she was burping up fish. Sushi…
Back In Japan
Once again, I'm back in Japan. For the first time, though, I'm not staying at the ANA Hotel in Akasaka. Since I'll be here for more than 30 days, I'm at the…
Free Wireless at Narita
Now that's more like it. Remember when I was saying how the United lounge at Chicago O'Hare disappointed me because I had to pay for my wireless connection in…
Skittles
It takes flying over to England to learn me a new game. The Cross Keys has, in addition to pool and darts, an interesting game of skill called Skittles …
Tales From Overseas
Well, I've got a little break from work, so I'm writing up a quick journal entry. I arrived safely, and spent a day touring London, exhausted. I couldn't sleep…