Sakura 2014 at Takatsu
Spring 2014 has come! It’s already the season of sakura here in Japan. Time goes by so fast…
Snowy Tokyo
February 2014 started with some of the heaviest snowstorms Tokyo has known for decades.
Japanese New Year’s Fortune Slips
For the New Year, Japanese people draw those fortune slips to predict what they should expect for the year to come. Then they can attach them at a shrine like on this picture.
This year, I got a “so-so fortune” at first and a “good fortune” a few days later from another shrine. Attached the “so-so” one at that shrine and kept the “good” one in my wallet. Not sure if this cheating ^^
I was told that I had to work hard this year and indeed 2014 is already a tough start!
[Just Bought] Amanchu! Volume 1 & 2
Amanchu! volume 1 & 2.
I read volume 1 and unsurprisingly I love it. I’m a big fan of Amano Kozue’s other famous work ‘Aria’ and ‘Amanchu!’ gives off this same refreshing and careless feeling.
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How to Prevent Static Electricity in Japan
Static electricity… one of those things I used to fear every Winter. Inside the building where I work at, there is carpet everywhere and knobs are all metallic. There is no way for me to get in and out of the office, and work without worrying about getting static shocks at least 5-6 times a day.
But! Here is THE solution for completely removing static electricity from your body without any pain:
