Hanabi
To signal the onset of summertime, the Japanese hold a string of fireworks festivals (which they call hanabi). These are usually held by the river
Archive for July, 2009
Home Again
Am in the Philippines. Since Friday. Enjoying so far. Not much time, nor chance for blogging. I am where life is simple and unadulterated. Home.
Ain’t We Welcome Here?
Every time I return from overseas travel, I can't help but feel sad whenever I see these signs around Narita Airport. These posters say "Welcome
Seoul Patrol
I just got back from another short visit to Seoul. After two postponements, the joint celebrations for Philippine Independence Day, Migrant Workers
Most Expensive
They've just confirmed what we've already known and lived with the past year - that Tokyo now offers the most expensive living condition in the wor
Kamogawa Seaworld: A Pleasant Surprise
I went with a group of Filipinos in a yet another "picking" tour last Sunday - blueberries this time. But I've got no pics of the orchard because my
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