Meet Me in Saint Louis 2026
For the first time in 2.5 years I took a brief visit to the U.S. This time instead of both Boston and St. Louis, I only visited St. Louis. I got to visit and stay with my close friend, Sue, … Continue reading →
Fly Bye
I don’t know why I was overthinking this. There was a fly in my house. I think it may have been one fly. Maybe I’ve been vegan too long, but I didn’t want to kill it. Rather, I tried to … Continue reading →
My Journey to Permanent Residence in Japan — and What Has Changed Since 2001
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 →
Shinozaki Dog Run, and It Never Rains in Southern California
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 →