Apologies up front. This post is not nearly as romantic as the title suggests.
I taught myself some tricks really early on in life that allowed me to memorize sets of information and strings of communication, and hold onto them for longer than most people would try. These tricks, along with my uber-over-achiever attitude, have been […]
Winning the game of life can only be about reaching and sustaining happiness, whatever that may mean for you. Surely, there are some things you can’t do based on the laws of the land, or perhaps dictated by your conception of a higher power, but generally speaking we all ought to be pursuing happiness within […]
with one of my favorite students: (We were both dead serious.)
Him: It’s really hot today.
Me: I know. Isn’t it gross? What do you do to stay cool.
Him: I put wind chimes by the window. That makes Japanese people feel cool.
Me: Only Japanese people, huh?
Him: Yeah. I mean, I don’t know if it makes non-Japanese […]
Background info….
During a recent trip to the states, I was lucky enough to have some down time to kick it with Rafael, who’s been my best friend since junior high. I mean, we always hang out when I’m in LA, but this time we spent almost the whole week drivin’ around, runnin’ errands and chewin’ […]
First things first. Several months ago, I was asked (by one of RoaS’s regular readers and a long time friend) to give my thoughts on the issue of garaigo, or loanwords, in Japanese and whether their rapid influx into the language is indeed undermining communication and causing mass concern.
My answer is: yes and no, but […]
I’ve been meaning to blog about Kyoto’s “Kimono Passport” campaign–and point it out to Seth Godin–for a while.
The concept is truly ingenious in its simplicity. During a three month period (Oct 1st-December 25th), Kyoto City dresses up the town, literally, leveraging its most cherished and attractive resource: the traditional garb of its people. How is […]
(image from mobilegazette.com)
Apple’s iPhone is finally coming to Japan next month (3G, July 11th), and NTT Docomo (about 50% market share) is about to lose a whole lot of customers to newcomer Softbank who has negotiated a deal to carry the 3G iPhone. Interestingly, neither Softbank nor Apple mentioned any exclusivity clauses, so it […]
You REALLY should listen to this. I might not be in the wrong line of work after all!
Just click the photo and press the play icon [on the British Council podcast site].
I have to say I am pretty stoked that David Graddol will be one of the PAC7 at JALT2008 plenary speakers this November in […]
I dare you to say this video isn’t cool in a room full of people who have no qualms about slapping you across the face when you tell untruths.
Creativity is always important, in work and in play, and in being a Japanese aquarium attraction with nothing better to do.
[via Pink Tentacle]
Well, stupid anyway….
Human Slingshot
[via Nico’s]
I totally used to be that guy, talking people into doing (completely awesome) stuff they probably shouldn’t be doing. Ah maturity: YOU are the bane of my existence.
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