Life in Japan
Notes on living and working in Japan.
Evening Tour to Lake Kasumigaura in April
A family evening trip from Moriya to Lake Kasumigaura — tulip gardens, a near-miss helicopter tour, and a scenic ride along the Ring Ring Road cycling route.
Converting Our Tatami Room to Western-Style Flooring
Why we replaced the tatami room in our rented Japanese house with Western flooring in a single day, and what it was like watching a professional carpenter do it.