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Living in Japan!

Day 0: Earthquake! 地震!

Posted on March 11, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Hey everybody! We’re here safe and sound in Japan, the earthquake shook us up quite a bit but everyone’s ok in our area. It’s pretty crazy watching the pictures come through on TV. Even the reporters on TV are wearing … Continue reading →

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Enkai! 宴会！えんかい！

Posted on March 10, 2011 by superhappyawesome

After the Graduation Ceremony last week, the teachers celebrated by having an Enkai. 　宴会（えんかい）means a banquet or a party, and they can range from boring staid affairs to raging infernos of drunken debauchery. It’s considered rude to pour your own … Continue reading →

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Sick Day

Posted on March 9, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Ugh, feeling really oogy today, so all you get is this picture. It’s not even new, I took it on an Otakon business trip to Tokyo in 2007  when I got wicked sick–the Tokyo Death Plague, we called it. I’m … Continue reading →

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Nyantomo: The Kitty-Shaped Hot Water Bottle

Posted on March 8, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Do you wish you had a cat, but your apartment doesn’t allow pets? Do you you crave the warmth of a furry friend, but hate cleaning up after living creatures other than yourself? Well, has Japan got the product for … Continue reading →

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Sakura & Smiles

Posted on March 7, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Something beautiful happened on my way home from work the other day. I pass by a little park every day, and I noticed that the Sakura trees had started blooming. Not Ume trees, but proper cherry blossoms! It must be … Continue reading →

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Weekly Round Up #2

Posted on March 6, 2011 by superhappyawesome

It’s been a pretty great week here in Japan! I haven’t even gotten a chance to blog all the fun stuff that’s going on, but here’s the run down of what I put up this week: ★ On Monday, we … Continue reading →

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Horse Sashimi?

Posted on March 5, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Tonight while we were out, our friend Grant ordered the Horse Sashimi, or 馬刺し. It’s been on my list of “Things that I want to try that really kind of freak me out.” I don’t know, but for some reason … Continue reading →

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Happy Engrish Friday!

Posted on March 4, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Happy Friday, everybody! This sign was up during construction of a building near my school, and made me giggle EVERY TIME I walked by. So what are you up to this weekend? I’ve got some leads on some Hina dolls, … Continue reading →

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Hina Matsuri ケーキ！

Posted on March 3, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Today is Hina Matsuri! I still haven’t found any proper doll displays of ひな人形, the dolls I mentioned in yesterday’s post. I did, however, find these adorable creations at the Lawson’s by our house. Seriously, how adorable are they? It’s … Continue reading →

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Hina Matsuri Treats!

Posted on March 2, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Hina Matsuri is tomorrow! 明日はひなまつりですよ！Hina Matsuri is also known as Girl’s Day or the Doll’s Festival, and is particularly celebrated by families with little girls. The primary activity, as far as I know, is decorating one’s home with a tiered … Continue reading →

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