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Lovely lunches!

Posted on April 11, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Since graduation, the students have been having exams and spring vacation, which means a somewhat relaxed schedule for teachers these past few weeks. Of course, there’s still tons of papers to mark, and lessons to plan, but there’s much more … 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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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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McDonald’s Big America 2: Miami Burger

Posted on February 21, 2011 by superhappyawesome

All good things must come to an end, so last weekend we bade a fond farewell to the Idaho Burger, (with hopes that it was sufficiently popular to be brought back at some future date) and greeted the newest offer … Continue reading →

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