Hamamatsu Station Hotel

... back into that calmness of familiarity. But does the fish really know what's outside the deep, dark blue of his home until he hops out for a peek, or gets caught by a hook? I'm sure I've swallowed the bait, hook and all by now. But I think the less I've struggled to get free of this feeling of awkwardness, the easier it's become to adjust to it.<br><br>Oh and on a side-note: I've managed to make my very first, solo-sushi this evening. Freakin' delicious!<br><br>

... the most tense part.<br><br>In onsens, you wear nothing. They don't want you contaminating the pool with your germs, or the germs on your clothes; the whole idea of onsens is that it's natural. So, au-naturel I went. When I sat down next to these two older guys, I struggled to keep my bandage on. It was already coming off within seconds of contact with water. Damn lying labels (or maybe I just couldn't read it properly).<br><br>Holding it to my chest, I ...

Death to anyone who actually calls this a "sport". Where's the 'sport', or fun, in running long distances, causing pain, exhaustion, thirst, and minimal benefits to ones physical condition? What about one's mental condition?<br><br>I remember crossing that finish line, muttering "thanks" in about three languages, I was so delirious. Sure, it was an awesome experience, taking in the beautiful scenery on a perfect Autumn day in ...

... where you pass around a wireless microphone, and take turns screaching out tracks from the Beatles, The Carpenters, Michael Jackson, or any of the hundreds of artists they have stored in these machines. You do it in a small but comfortable room filled with sofas, tambourines, and a telephone for easy food and drink ordering.<br><br>Genius.<br><br>I hope I did this day justice, as I'm sure the photos and videos will explain more that my words can.<br><br>Adieu!<br><br>

I finally understand where the expression "like rabbits" comes from.<br><br>Now before any of you 'jump the gun' on where I'm going with this, I just wanted to clarify that it doesn't involve me and animals, although I do feel pretty bad with the way I left them.<br><br>Just another day at Tomiyama, playing Kinball with some of the locals in the area (since they talked me ...

... doing a lot of drinking out here. The beer is just so delicious. But that's slowed down a bit lately, not just due to the light pocket, but also the heavy stomach. I was sick earlier this week, an experience at the doctor I can't wait to share with you guys. I dont' blame the drinking, but it's been holding me back some, and I plan to, at least unofficially through this blog, declare my 'slowing-downness' of that tasty, tasty vice.<br><br>Much love to you all, and thanks for checking in.<br>

... more personal questions coming from the elderly man in the peanut gallery ceased with his departure, and the other ladies were suddenly reminded of whatever responsibility they might have. <br>So, I was left alone with... I wish I could remember the names around here better...oh well...left alone with the barber, and we had a pleasant chat about nothing in particular, and I left with an interesting imitation of an 80s Top-gunner (looking like I blow-dry my air with a jet turbine ...

This took place about a month ago, so I'm going to do my best to recollect this and finally finish my entries for August.<br>I was rather tired for the event that day because I think I spent the night before with Derek, probably sampling some sake. But I made it on time, and ready to spend a Saturday (for which I was reimbursed with the following Monday off) taking part in the community activity of cleaning our school.<br>First off, I think this is one of the greatest accomplishments ...

... we managed to do was get wet since it absolutely chucked it down! I had an umbrella so I faired a little better, though I nearly crashed the bike on a few occasions due to my one-handed steering, but poor Yusuke got soaked and ended up looking like a drowned rat! We eventually decided to return home for the car, and then find a nice restaurant for dinner... I`ve been a fan of okonomiyaki ever since Rie made me it in Nelson, so I was happy to follow Yusuke to a place ...

... Japanese and was born in the US. Also, according to a couple of websites that I read (dunno how true they are, they were supposedly doing a literal translation of the actual japanese lawbooks) things like interrogation with "physical coercion" read: beatings, are legal in Japanese jails. No such thing as Writ of Habeas Corpus here. They should study more latin.. Basically, don't get arrested by the Japanese government. However, this is apparently quite easy - There ...