(Sorry for the blank e-mail earlier, this netbook can be argumentative sometimes.) Today is (was) November 4th. One year since Barack Obama was elected President of the United States. I'm not here to talk politics, but it's worth mentioning because today we took the train from Osaka to the small 35,000 population town of Obama, … Continue reading Obama, Japan
October was a BIG month for new foods! 10/4 Pork Fillet w/ French Mustard - I've had pork before, of course, but it was here that I began to truly appreciate mustard. 10/5 Khmer Amok - An odd dish in a bowl made out of leaves. It had all sorts of vegetables and small meaty … Continue reading Rhys’ New Foods List – October
You'd think that in a country where cosplay (costume role-play) is so popular and there are so many shops dedicated to anime and other similar interests that Halloween would be more popular. As a matter of fact, Halloween is just now starting to gain a little traction as a holiday folks celebrate here. It's rare … Continue reading Halloween in Osaka
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