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Category Archives: Japan
A Love for Japanese Films
I am not really an aficionado of Japanese films. I’ve probably seen more of them than any other non English language films–unless dubbed kung-fu movies count–but I am no expert. Also, except for a few films I managed to see … Continue reading
Posted in Japan, Japanese, movies, perfect moment, ramen
Tagged After Life, Beat Takeshi, films, Hanabi, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Itami, Japan, Japanese, Juzo, Kids Return, Marusa no Ona, movies, ramen, Shall We Dansu?, Tampopo
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A Weird Day
Yesterday was a weird day. How’s that for an opening line? There are so many places I could take this one. After work, craving a bit of fresh air and freedom from screens I got ready to take a walk. … Continue reading
Posted in baking, banana, bicycles, breakfast, cleaning, cycling, Japan, Japanese, Japanese snacks, nutrition, perfect moment
Tagged baking, banana bread, breakfast food, cleaning, dusting, electrolytes, ESL, hobby room, Japan, Japanese, nutrition, rain, sports drink, teaching, walking, working from home
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Six Feet of Separation
I went out for a walk after my day of working at home. I had had enough of video screens and just wanted to exercise a little rather than sit around drinking coffee or surfing the web. I got some … Continue reading
Posted in chance meetings, conversation, ESL, friends, friendship, illness, Japan, memories, news, online, perfect moment, teaching, walking
Tagged chance meeting, Circle of Friends, coronavirus, Covid 19, friends, friendship, gossip, online teaching, walking, wives, working from home
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Choosing a Perfect Moment
Some days are relaxing and some days are quite full. Today was a full day, and it was a good day. I did a number of things and I would like to give you a quick rundown. I had McDonalds … Continue reading
Posted in clothes, coffee, comfort food, ethnic food, food blogging, food shopping, grocery shopping, Japan, Japanese, Japanese snacks, perfect moment, shopping, shopping mall
Tagged caramels, inarizushi, Japanese snacks, kids clothes, mall, McDonalds coffee, new nephew, Onigiri, Rice ball, shopping
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My Second Birthday Celebration
The birthday fun isn’t over. My girlfriend offered to make me a delicious meal and feed me some cake. I certainly wasn’t going to refuse. She made me the dish pictured above which has become one of my favourites. It … Continue reading
Posted in birthday, cake, Canada, chocolate, comfort food, dessert, ethnic food, food, food blogging, food shopping, grocery shopping, Japan, Japanese, Japanese snacks, kit kat, perfect moment, shopping, snacks, tea, translation
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Delicious
Today’s Perfect Moment is a celebration of something quite simple. Today’s Perfect Moment is a delicious orange that I ate slightly chilled before dinner. Most of the people I work with are completely obsessed with apples. I cannot tell you … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, banana, comfort food, delicious, food, food blogging, food shopping, fruit, grocery, grocery shopping, Japan, perfect moment, vitamins
Tagged apple, apples, Asian Grocery store, banana, bananas, eating, food blogging, fruit, Japan, mandarin, mandarins, mikan
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Exploring Stores
Knowing I’ve got to do more walking before I head off on my vacation to Colombia, my girlfriend and I headed out into the cool afternoon. I hadn’t checked the weather forecast and was a bit underdressed, but I was … Continue reading
Posted in contemplation, ethnic food, exercise, food shopping, grocery shopping, Japan, Japanese, perfect moment, seasons, shopping, temperature, walking, winter
Tagged chocolate, cool weather, cups, cute things, deals, exercise, food, grocery stores, Japanese dollar store, mugs, products, shopping, stationery, stroll, sweets, top dollar, walking, winter
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Rainy Day Movie
It was a rainy day outside and even though my girlfriend and I promised we would go out and walk a bit, we did not. Instead we ate a fantastic breakfast and a fantastic late lunch. In the middle of … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, cinema, Japan, Japanese, movies
Tagged Amazon Prime, free-spirit, Japan, Japanese, Jonathan Sherr, Love in Tokyo, movie, on line persona, rainy afternoon, Saki
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The Coin That Brought Nostalgia
I’ve got a random collection of coins from all over the world. They are poorly organized and not displayed in any fashion. These mostly came from students who proudly wanted to show off their country, or at the very least, … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, Japan, Japanese, Korea, Korean, money, nostalgia, obstacles
Tagged 50 yen, coins, cold drinks, ESL, Japan, Japanese, nostalgia, scratch lottery tickets, scratch lotto, vending machines, Yebisu Beer
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