Because the schools in Japan are not heated!
Only the class rooms and the teachers’ rooms are. That’s it! At least if one heater breaks only one class or room full of teachers have to suffer…….
Posted on February 17th, 2010 by crayten
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Yep, in Japan it’s soccer time. In fact, it’s any sport’s time. Middle of February? What? Does that matter? Let’s go outside and do it up! Snow? Who cares!
Can’t ever say I was a fan of spring soccer starting in March, but January and February were indoor season!
Posted on February 13th, 2010 by crayten
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Ride a bicycle with an umbrella?
Side note, it’s illegal, don’t do it.
Even if you see all the locals do it,… I know, it’s tempting. That is until the wind pulls the umbrella from your hands and you face plant the nearest telephone pole. Awesome.
Posted on February 11th, 2010 by crayten
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Huh? School Bus? What’s that? We walk or bike to school yo.
Posted on February 1st, 2010 by crayten
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When traveling in Asia, be sure to always have a spare roll. By roll, I mean tissue paper.
P.S. Remember, just because the airport bathrooms have all the pleasantries does not mean the rest of the country is the same.
Posted on January 17th, 2010 by crayten
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So the other day I used my aweosme Japanese skillage. I had the most intelligent conversation ever! Then I came and said “マキャルジャクソンは人参です.” “Michael Jackson wa ninjin desu”. My teacher just stared at me and laughed. I said, “Real encouraging!” Here’s what I really said,… I guess with all the surgery he had it isn’t [...]
Posted on October 26th, 2009 by crayten
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New Pepto Pop! Get your favorite pink medicine in a cola you’re sure to love! Please drink responsibly.
Drinking medicine has become all the rage.
Posted on September 30th, 2009 by crayten
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Learning appropriate driving etiquette is very very important. When seeing someone fix their hair during a green light, you should let them continue. Even if it means you must sit through the next light. Hair preparation takes precedence on the roads. Texting is also quite a valid reason to be allowed to sit through an [...]
Posted on September 29th, 2009 by crayten
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More On Driving in Japan:
The Japanese Police:
Please use caution when driving. Blue lights mean go, but be cautious. Yellow lights mean stop. Red lights mean stop. Remember, do as the Japanese do.
Typical Driver:
What’s a Blue light? Yellow light, move it or I’ll cream you. Red light, oh *$#@ was that a pedestrian?
Posted on August 30th, 2009 by crayten
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It’s ok to openly pee in the parking lots….. if you are old……. and native.
Posted on June 27th, 2009 by crayten
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