2011 Sayonara Party Photo Gallery
See the photos from Hyogo AJETs Sayonara Party last month!
Maigo in Hyogo: July ’11
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Second Hand Himeji
You might recall the smash hit evening that was Himeji Prom-stravaganza 2011. My point of pride for the night was that my entire outfit cost me about 1200 yen. Thrifting was an essential part of my young unprofessional life. Being broke as hell does not cultivate in a person a taste for expensive fineries, but…
Changes to Alien Registration Cards
Sometime between January and July next year, new immigration procedures will come into effect. In many ways, these changes are beneficial, but be warned as there are some strict penalties if you should fail to comply. Under current law, you must register as an alien with your local ward office, or — if you live…
July ’11 Bonus Maigo
Perhaps not exactly within Hyogo, this month’s bonus Maigo begs the question: where can you pay final respects to these dearly departed pirates?
The Classic Obi: How to Tie a Taiko Musubi
Every movement in Japanese art has meaning and purpose, and is done with precision and perfection. In the simplest way I could put it, I love kitsuke because it is essentially folding fabric in beautiful shapes, creating the most flattering lines for the female body that can find a balance between being provocative and demure. …
Beached as Bro!
Summer is Here!! Hazzah! So time to get organised and check out some of the beaches on offer in Japan. Get some peeps together and hire a car for the weekend! Most of Japan’s best beaches lie along the Japan Sea. It’s camping time! Wadahama Beach, Fukui Prefecture Take the Maizuru expressway and exit at…
Travel Japan: Shirahama, Wakayama-ken
Shirahama is situated in Wakayama-ken, a prefecture full of amazing coastlines, beaches, and onsens – the perfect summer getaway. Since it is a popular place to visit in summer, be prepared for crowds, or visit slightly off season. Shirahama beach is a beautiful ‘Australian’ white sand beach with palm frond shelters and clear, blue water….
Tourism in Today’s Japan
A great credit to all Assistant Language Teachers I know, we ‘man’ed up. Many of us also found avenues to donate toiletries, stationary, second-hand clothes and the like. Now, there is another way we can all help, and it’s all in the name of fun. Self restraint (or jishuku) is underway in a big way. As…