FAQ

For some reason, every time someone finds out that I’m going to Japan, even if they haven’t seen me in 5 years, they ask about what I’ll eat.  I have no idea why…  Anyway, the plan is to become less picky while I’m there and eat rice and different meat.  I almost definitely won’t eat seafood, especially fugu (that poisonous fish).  If I can’t find anything, there’s always Makku (McDonalds)!

Foreigner.  It is both the official term, and the derogatory term depending on how it’s said.  As a gaijin, I will be working hard to make the G word ours again.

If you don’t know that, you probably shouldn’t be reading this.  If you’re simply singing the CSI theme, you’re a weirdo.  What is this, 2005?

Almost 4 hours by the bullet train.

Maybe.

I had put that as just a test image to make sure that it was working, but I found it quite inspirational, so I kept it.

Razor Ramon HG is a former Japanese wrestler/comedian who was very popular around 2006. Since he has a bunch of subtitled videos (and is hilarious), he remains pretty popular here among those who take Japanese. I suggest caution when Googling videos of him, especially at work. Try this: http://youtu.be/4d1SEi2HbQQ

Yes.  Maybe.  Yes.  I don’t think so.

Call JG Wentworth, 877-CASH-NOW.

I seek the Holy Grail.