At the Izakaya

I blame these two, Alex and Angela, for my unfortunate drinking escapades. Not that they forced drinks on me; rather, it was more of a subconcious pressure to keep pace with them. Young whipper-snappers. Angela's three fingered salute is an Ehime variation on the popular peace sign seen in absolutely every photo taken in Japan.

Ouch! (Can't Remember Whose Day This Is)

February 12th 2006
Wow, I am getting old. I spent most of today (Sunday, Feb. 12) lying in bed with one of the worst hang-overs in recent memory. Ouch. I was in such an unfortunate state because last night was a birthday party for one of our JET friends. The evening started with dinner at a local izakaya (a Japanese style pub which offers a variety of foods and alcohols). The food was pretty good, much better t ... read more

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more

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