In response to: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2012/08/28/national/car-plunges-10-meters-from-imperial-hotel-parking-garage-three-injured/ Brilliant! Another case of “Women can’t drive…” Not saying this applies to all, but ⋯

In response to: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2012/08/27/language/the-bittersweet-taste-of-japanese-words/ Hmm… Curious how many of the Japanese phrases have the opposite meaning of the literal translation. I never would ⋯

http://www.hana.la/now.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chichibu,_Saitama http://navi.city.chichibu.lg.jp

Spring is upon us and the cherries have started to bloom. I’m reminded of how nature renews itself in a cycle of life and new beginnings. I spent yesterday with friends for 花見　(Hanami). It was fun sharing a beautiful spot below ⋯