I recently applied for a job with the JET Program and when I tell this to people I am often faced with a quizzical look and a question – “What’s that?” Therefore, in the interest of both these people, and perhaps those of you searching online for more information, I’d like to explain it [...]
Tags: english, exchange, Japan, JET Program, teaching
Posted December 23, 2009 by Cory under Japan
Everyone thinks Japan is such a safe country. And for the most part it, it is. The closest you ever get to guns are the ones they sell in the model shop I pass every now and then. They’re pretty good replicas, but they’re not going to allow for any killing sprees. [...]
Tags: crime, Japan, safety, tokyo
Posted June 7, 2009 by Cory under Japan
I’m in the mood for a quick post before I go to bed. Another in the “Japanese Game Center” line of posts. Before I brought you the children’s oriented Pokemon Battorio, this time it’s a rhythm game by Jubeat. Jubeat has the lineage of a fine rhythm game. Before there were the likes of Guitar [...]
Tags: dance dance revolution, ddr, Japan, jubeat, konami, rhythm game, tokyo
Posted May 14, 2009 by Cory under Gaming, Japan, Technology
So I’ll admit to it. There’s a Pikachu in my closet. I keep it there all the time and it doens’t do much. My friend Lydia has Relax-bear stuffed away in hers somewhere. We’ve been looking for a chance to try out these costumes for some time now. Full length character outfits with hoods. They’re pretty [...]
Tags: free hugs, harajuku, Japan, pikachu, tokyo
Posted May 11, 2009 by Cory under Japan
Here’s some more eye candy. It’s easier then writing, and it’s pretty. I’m having some trouble with my Adobe’s RAW editor recently which is no fun, but that doesn’t affect stitching. I could spend more time and make this look better, but I think it’s not too bad already.
Tags: hiroshima, Innoshima, panorama
Posted May 8, 2009 by Cory under Japan, Photography
In Japan, there is a holiday called Golden Week. It is a series of holidays that last approximately a week. They don’t really seem to serve much of a purpose other than to get the entire country off of work and crowd every known popular spot in Japan. Which means it’s probably best not to [...]
Tags: castle, hiroshima, kinkakuji, kyoto, miyajima, osaka, road trip
Posted May 8, 2009 by Cory under Japan, Photography
Tokyo is completely overwhelming at times, and on the flip side there are times when things just seem to fit. Today was one of those days. Nothing particularly special. Class in the morning. I ran into both of the people who I intended on seeing in the elevator out of the building. That was useful. [...]
Tags: Japan, rainbow, tokyo
Posted May 8, 2009 by Cory under Japan
Here are some pictures I’ve been wanting to share. Some are ok, some aren’t great, but I like them, and have been persuaded that I don’t post enough pictures. So here, enjoy them! If you are interested, feel free to ask about them.
Posted March 17, 2009 by Cory under Japan, Photography
So where have I been? That’s a good question. A small town in Niigata prefecture. Very small town. Of course, it being Japan, there were still two convenience stores. For those of you in the know, THERE WERE ONLY TWO CONVENIENCE STORES!!! Not much else to speak of. At the beginning of February I hopped [...]
Posted March 16, 2009 by Cory under Japan
