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Diary of a Gaijin: June 2012
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Saturday, 23 June 2012. Snoring, Alcohol, and Naked Japanese Men. Once again, I took the night bus to go to Kobe, this time I wasn't alone! It was meant to be a 4 person trip, but Mr Ron Hurrle and Yuui Sasaki had to drop out. So 'twas just myself and Kristy Jones. In any case, we just knuckled under and tried to sleep. Note the use of the word try. Given that the man was too large for his own seat and had taken up approximately one third of my seat, my options for evading the stench emanating from the m...
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Diary of a Gaijin: March 2013
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Friday, 8 March 2013. A door closes but another one opens! As I'm no longer in Japan (and indeed, have been for quite some time) this blog is no longer going to be updated. But, if you dearly wish to keep up with my antics and so forth, hop on over to http:/ iamaramblingblogger.blogspot.co.uk. To start following my new one! Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile. Ein Brite im Ausland. Testing, Testing, 123. Christmas Travels Part 1. Team Gakuin does Awajishima! Year Abroad in Japan.
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Diary of a Gaijin: November 2011
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Tuesday, 1 November 2011. Haircuts, Cut-throat razors and vacuums. Well, with a title like that, it'd have to be exciting! This is a slightly belated post, as I've been busy all weekend. Or hungover. So in order to combat the mullet, I googled a few key phrases and managed to communicate what I wanted to the good man, who dutifully started cutting my hair. And I must say he did a great job! Despite the fact that he would occasionally press his crotch against my elbow. First he went to a microwave and set...
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Diary of a Gaijin: February 2012
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Wednesday, 29 February 2012. The O'Dwyer Invasion, Part the First: 到着、上野、浅草、動物園、渋谷、代々木、原宿・・・And about 300 coffees. So, it's been almost a month since my last post, and I've been busy! On the 10th February 2012, the O'Dwyer family made the (as they put it) once-in-a-lifetime trip to Tokyo, Japan. I disagree with this statement, as I intend to come back to Japan a great deal in future! We made the journey to our hotel, and I got to show off my Japanese several times (not actually complex stuff, but it's al...
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Diary of a Gaijin: April 2012
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Wednesday, 4 April 2012. Except apparently it wasn't one). This is the second typhoon I've survived in Japan, but the first one that I willingly went walking in. The first time, my typhoon-virginity one might say, I made it back to my dormitory in time to sit out the storm in comfort and dryness. This time, I openly set out into the growing tempest, oblivious to the tribulations that would later befall me. Normally, travelling at just before 4pm in Tokyo isn't too bad - most people are still at work, at ...
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Diary of a Gaijin: Things I will and won't miss about Japan
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Sunday, 22 July 2012. Things I will and won't miss about Japan. So, the time is fast approaching: I have just four weeks left in this incredible country and I'm starting to think about what it'll be like to be home. Many things will likely come up on this list under both categories, because there is some aspect I will love, and some that I will hate. Things I Will Miss. University Life in Japan. Public transport in Tokyo. There is an apology. This sounds so much better than Northern Rail apologising.
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Diary of a Gaijin: October 2011
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Friday, 21 October 2011. Mosquitoes are the devil. After a short wander around Kasai tonight, I discover that I have no less than fifteen. Never mind the fact that it's now supposed to be "too cold" for mosquitoes (as if, it's 18 degrees right now and it's almost midnight! Never mind the fact that I was covered up and only my hands and face were showing - two areas that mosquitoes are rarely attracted to. No, I have nine on my right hand, two on my forehead, one on my cheek and three on my left hand.
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Diary of a Gaijin: July 2012
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Sunday, 22 July 2012. Things I will and won't miss about Japan. So, the time is fast approaching: I have just four weeks left in this incredible country and I'm starting to think about what it'll be like to be home. Many things will likely come up on this list under both categories, because there is some aspect I will love, and some that I will hate. Things I Will Miss. University Life in Japan. Public transport in Tokyo. There is an apology. This sounds so much better than Northern Rail apologising.
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Diary of a Gaijin: Japan: A Retrospective
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Monday, 20 August 2012. Fair warning to all who read: this might not be as funny as the rest, but it's stuff that I want to say. Also, it's quite long. I suggest that about half way through you go for a cup of tea, or something. So, today (Monday, 20th August 2012) is my last day in Japan as an exchange student at Hosei University. Though in truth I finished my tenure at Hosei almost a month ago, I suppose I'm still technically. So, what should I say about this amazing year (yes, I'm rounding up)? Maybe ...
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Diary of a Gaijin: March 2012
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Tuesday, 27 March 2012. A very short one. So the homesickness finally hit a few weeks ago - manifesting itself in sleepless nights as well as minor loss of appetite (as if I can stand to lose any more weight! As a result, there's likely to be no more posts on the family visit (sorry you lot! Just because it wasn't helping matters. If I sort myself out in the future (undoubtedly I shall, when lessons begin again), I might do a quick summary of the week my family came to Tokyo. Erm, that's all for now!
