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Tag Archives: JET

Haado Geino

This week in Japan was Obon. It’s one of the busiest weeks of the year because almost everyone gets off that week. During Obon, Japanese families make vessels out of eggplant (or aubergine if you’re one of them funny-talkin’ people) to help the spirits of their ancestors return to visit them. This was a little […]

Kancho: A Thousand Years of Death

Wednesday was my one week anniversary here in Tsu. I’ve been told over and over by previous JETs how the first week or so is a rush and they can barely remember it. I now understand why. Other than the fact that I still haven’t unpacked a lot of my clothes, it seems like I’ve […]

It’s-a Mie, Mario!

Ok, first of all, that title only works if you pronounced it right. It’s Mee-ay, it doesn’t rhyme with pie. Come on, I did a whole pronunciation guide for a reason. Work with me here. Anyway, yes. After a long two days (that makes it sound sarcastic, but it wasn’t) of Tokyo orientation, I finally […]

Come on and Slam, and Welcome to Japan

If you didn’t get the title reference, go and listen to Space Jam right now (or even better, any mashup. Actually, while you’re at it, listen to that whole soundtrack because it’ll get you pumped for anything (however I can’t recommend watching the movie. Keep it preserved in your mind for what it was). I […]

I’m Baaaaaack AKA JET Set

Hello. How are you? Have you been alright on all those lonely, lonely nights? That’s what I’d say, I’d tell you everything if you picked up that telephone. But who needs a telephone when I can tell you everything right here? No physical interactions required! That’s right, I’m back by popular demand (and boredom), and […]