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Light and Dark

Posted on January 18, 2015 by superhappyawesome

I’m running a photo contest for GAJET (the local JET group) and the current theme is “Light and dark.” I’m not entering it since I’m running the thing, but if I was, I’d enter this photo πŸ™‚ By the way, … Continue reading →

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Japan Blog Matsuri — Summer Lovin’!

Posted on August 10, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Hey guys! Well, the excellent folk at Nihongo Up have posted the results of this month’s Japan Blog Matsuri–a fabulous collection of posts from a ton of excellent Japan Bloggers, all about Drinks in Japan. If you’re looking for some … Continue reading →

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KFC’s One Piece Kiddie Meal

Posted on July 14, 2011 by superhappyawesome

So as I mentioned before, the first night we went to the Tanabata Matsuri in my city, things were a bit quiet. The decorations were in full force, and there were girls running around in scandalously shoulder-baring yukata (shocking!) but … Continue reading →

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Happy Tanabata!

Posted on July 7, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Today is Tanabata here in Japan! It is also known as the Star Festival, 七倕 or simply 7/7, and is the holiday of star-crossed lovers. It’s a bit romantic and fun, with lots of great decorations. When we did holiday … Continue reading →

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Meet Melon Bear…

Posted on April 20, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Meet Melon Bear. Melon Bear is half melon/half bear, and when he comes to class, my students get so excited that I’ve seen them literally start vibrating in their seats. Even students who previously had been

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