100 Views of a Town in Japan: Daffodils
A sign of spring in a town in Aomori and thoughts about old temples.
100 Views of a Town in Japan: Garden Valley
A small scene from my town in Japan and thoughts about the differences in housing lifestyle between Japan and my home country.
What Needs to be Done?
Lessons from literature: asking the right questions and having patience is the way through hard times and finding your purpose.
Cleaning Update: Small Progress on Clearing Out My Apartment in Japan
Update on my selling adventures of clearing unused stuff out of my apartment.
Cleaning Up: Thrifting and Resale Adventures in Japan
Adventures in finding new homes for unneeded stuff in Japan.
Supporting the Local Community: Adventures Close to Home
Ways I can help my local community and make the most of the time I have in Japan.
Cost of Driving in Japan: Deciding if Owning a Car is Worth It
Cost of Owning a car in Japan with average costs coming from my experience in Aomori, Japan.
Bringing Spring to Aomori: Starting a Garden in Japan
My adventures with starting a planter garden in Japan as I try to bring spring to my front door.
Judging Books: What You Do Not Know Until You Try
My adventures in judging books by their covers and changing my expectations.