I’ve been a resident of Japan for (gulp) more than half my life. And I’ve been a permanent resident for about 25 years now. There are changes coming to the PR (permanent residency) application system, and many people who are … Continue reading →
Hirokazu and I took Pao to the dog run at a Shinozaki Park last Sunday. It’s fairly close to our house, but a car is needed to get there. A neighbor, Chinen-san, and I rented a pet taxi to take … Continue reading →
My neighbor here in Tokyo is 97 years old and still quite active. I was even showing her how to use her new smartphone last year. In this old photo from 70 years ago she is with her husband who … Continue reading →
While I’m continuing to keep weight under control, I do notice I need to be careful of certain things. For example, bananas have about the same calorie density as potatoes! But they are not nearly as satiating. Here’s a little … Continue reading →
