Destination: Japan

Sharks Fin, Sake & Snow Monkeys !

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 | By jazz81 | Views [1804]

So after 2 super flighyts with Chinsa airlines, full meals & tv on 2 short flights, I finally arrived in Japan. 2 hours after touch down and I was already tucking into a meal of grilled mackeral, rice, miso and few other bits with one of the best ... Read more >

Having babies with Carlos the renegade pirate

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 | By ladydowse | Views [621]

So it’s one week from take-off and as many of you will know the recent days have prompted a fair few hours of self-analysis. And well, the truth of the matter is I have stumbled across a major flaw in my psychological make-up, my apologies to all of you ... Read more >

Tags: setting out

Tortise wins the race...again!

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 | By abcarlson | Views [910] | Comments [1]

I got a call from the Shipping Office on Friday, asking me to come in and provide them with maps and paperwork for our first shipment.  We were so excited and couldn't wait to get our own pillows again!  After getting the paperwork straightened out and ... Read more >

Flip

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 | By peter_allen | Views [310]

I just got the email confirming that my short animation 'Flip' has been invited to screen at the Melbourne International Animation Festival. It will also be part of the travelling Australian Animation Festival that tours the country from May. That's ... Read more >

Spring is in the air...and it's wet

Fri, 6 Mar 2009 | By peter_allen | Views [272]

This has been intensive week for ALT-days. I had ALT days at 3 different schools, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday (today). Plus on Tuesday and Thursday I had my regular elementary visit in the afternoon, so I have been unusually busy, which has been ... Read more >

Catching some culture: Osaka's National Art Museum

Sun, 1 Mar 2009 | By kurenai | Views [6304]

My friend and I felt the need for a little bit of culture so we headed over to the National Museum of Art in Osaka. Leaving Higobashi exit 3 (on the blue Yotsubashi subway line) we followed a map directly outside the station to the museum. ... Read more >

Tags: art, china, contemporary, culture, japan, kanji, museum, osaka

Off to Manila

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 | By joblogs | Views [535]

Standing at the airport bus stop in the freezing rain was no fun, but the Japanese believe a little hardship makes you stronger. I don't know about that, but a little shivering on a bus stop would certainly make me appreciate ... Read more >

Tags: flight, manila

Snowy

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 | By peter_allen | Views [349]

It has been snowing all day, lots of snow falling gently but not resting on the asphalt or cement. It's building up on grass and on dirt and leaf litter though. Plus there's a bit sticking to cars. I'm going to Isesaki tonight for dinner, I was going ... Read more >

Three in Tokyo

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 | By peter_allen | Views [328]

So last weekend I caught up with an old friend from Uni. Three (real name Chalisa) was also doing the Masters at Deakin a few years ago when I was there, we worked on a major documentary project together. When i visited Thailand over Christmas 2007 ... Read more >

The cheapest flight I have ever booked

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 | By joblogs | Views [476]

I have been researching some interesting places to visit in the Philippines that don't involve too many internal flights or trips deep into malarial areas.  I booked an internal flight online today that cost 3 pesos. THREE PESOS!  That can't be ... Read more >

Gallery: American Village

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 | By abcarlson | Photo Gallery

Check out that sunset!

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 | By abcarlson | Views [722]

We've been thoroughly enjoying walking the two blocks between our house and the Sea Wall each night so we can sit on the Sea Wall and watch the sun set over the Sea of China.  What a spectacular sight!  Check out some of our photos in the "Sea Wall"... Read more >

Gallery: Sea Wall

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 | By abcarlson | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Three

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 | By peter_allen | Photo Gallery

Laughing with Pirates!

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 | By kurenai | Views [2841] | Comments [1]

The Pirates of the Dotonbori, that is, an Osaka-based improvisation group who put on shows at various venues throughout the year. Think of a local-based “ Whose Line Is It Anyway? ” show and that’s what these guys are except their shows are ... Read more >

Tags: club, comedy, improv, improvisation, japan, osaka