Archive for September, 2009

Gentle Rapids

A friend from Saitama invited me to visit his home last Sunday. From there, we drove to the Nagatoro area where he surprised me with a riverboat ride.

Japan

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Worried

My heart bleeds for relatives and friends living in the areas affected by the floods. I am particularly worried about those from Marikina. I'm quit

Personal, Philippines

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Fantasy Baths, Anyone?

Have you ever fancied soaking yourself in red wine? Or "sake" (Japanese wine), perhaps? Hmm, coffee? How about tea? These baths m

Japan

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S.O.S.?

I have just gone out of the Philippine Embassy gate when I noticed a woman coming towards me. Probably on her mid-forties, she looked like any other F

Philippines

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Wow!

This one's surely going to be another You Tube sensation. No doubt, because it is truly amazing work, both in musicality and editing. Basta, ang galin

Entertainment

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Lunch

I don't even know what it's called in nihonggo. I just grabbed it at the convenience store as I walked towards the office. It's salad, with a thin s

Japan

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Why Noynoy?

- Because as a result of the shenanigans of the Estrada and Arroyo dispensations, our country is now wallowing in deep moral shit - where the corru

Opinions, Philippines

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The Kingdom By the Sea

The Tokyo Disney Sea Theme Park is supposed to be the more mature version of Disneyland, as it features faster rides and more polished shows. It is l

Japan

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Supreme Tantrum

Noble. Statesmanlike. A supreme sacrifice. That's how many described Sen. Mar Roxas' announcement that he's backing out of the presidential race to s

Philippines

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