Hello All:
Coming to you live on a Monday...I am technically off work- due to new emperor festivities but taking a little break from work emails to drop you guys some lines. By the way who ever invented emails I kinda have a love/hate relationship with them.
So last week we actually had a holiday on Monday as well- "Sports day"- loving all the things they celebrate here maybe I should bring back to the U.S.
Sports day is a newer holiday it has only been around since 1966- it commemorates the Opening Ceremony of the Olympics in Tokyo- The purpose it to promote sports and a healthy lifestyle. The schools celebrate by having an all day field day- Wish I would have known this I would have gone and watched...
However, I did go out to the most amazing French restaurant last week with a guy from work and his wife- He is another American in our office and so nice- We usually go and have Mexican at least once a week together! This restaurant was in Roppongi- and it seats maybe 12-15..and one guy runs the whole show..cook...server...etc. His food was so amazing- I had a pear and bacon salad, pork chop, butternut squash, and something else I was not sure what it was...oh and wine..alot of wine...haha! I would put a link to the restaurant but it is all Japanese...and so was the menu...
Then on Tuesday I went out with my group from work-It was to a place that had dancing. But we had a bento box for dinner....and not sure if you guys are familiar with bento boxes they are basically like an all seafood lunch box- cold. However, there was some beef and pork...so it was like being at the lunch table in 2nd grade and I was asking to trade my food....Needless to say I was starving when I left and was talking to Jacqueline on the phone and said I am headed to McDonalds and you are not allowed to judge me!
We are also off tomorrow- There was supposed to be a parade for the new emperor, but due to the typhoon and still so many areas are struggling they have postponed. I am very sorry to say but the death count from the typhoon ended up being close to 80 pp and many still a lot of cleanup. Luckily I do not think we got as much rain as they were forecasting this weekend - it was a big concern here due to many cracks in the levies and severe flooding.
So I was kinda lazy this weekend and caught up on laundry, market, etc- and then even though we are off today and tomorrow I am going to catch up on some work at my coffee shop.
So some observations to share with everyone:
-It got to low 60's and the Japanese are dressing like it is the dead of winter...I am not sure as I think it is a mix for women of actually being cold but also accessorizing their outfit. They really commit to fashion here!
-The Crime Section in the newspaper here in Japan is very different than the crime section in the US. Literally in the last 2-3 weeks some of the top stories were about a police officer that they caught that was going around and stopping up women's toilets in convenience stores (Lawsons) and someone stole approximately $2.50 of yakitori (grilled meat on a stick) and then proceeded to run and then punch someone in the face when they tried to capture him. Don't get me wrong they have some other horrible thing like child abuse but not at the rate that you read about in the U.S.
-There is a whole lot of carbs here- I mean rice is served at every meal and there is so many bakeries bread....I have eaten more carbs in 4 months than I did all last year
-You really have not experienced Japan and been like a "local" unless you have eaten a couple meals from the convenience stores- Check that off the list for me!
-Being a woman in the work force in Japan is tough- we will leave it at that
My plans next weekend include going to Shibuya Crossing to see everyone dressed up for Halloween...I can not even begin to imagine how elaborate their costumes will be so be prepared for photo overload. Also if you could all take a minute and send some positive thoughts to someone very near and dear to my heart- She has a big couple weeks in front of her...and I would just appreciate if you all could send good thoughts/prayers her way...
Much love to you all
K
If you want to learn more about sports day
https://www.bestlivingjapan.com/sports-day-october/
Out with my group- On a "Tuesday"
When I walk out of my apartment
Starbucks here in Japan is very big on always have themed drinks!
My dinner from the French Restaurant!
Walking out of my office building- I have done much better of not getting lost when I venture out!
Next weekend at my apartment- I think I will sign up and give it a try...stay tuned
Video at the end of the dancing
Coming to you live on a Monday...I am technically off work- due to new emperor festivities but taking a little break from work emails to drop you guys some lines. By the way who ever invented emails I kinda have a love/hate relationship with them.
So last week we actually had a holiday on Monday as well- "Sports day"- loving all the things they celebrate here maybe I should bring back to the U.S.
Sports day is a newer holiday it has only been around since 1966- it commemorates the Opening Ceremony of the Olympics in Tokyo- The purpose it to promote sports and a healthy lifestyle. The schools celebrate by having an all day field day- Wish I would have known this I would have gone and watched...
However, I did go out to the most amazing French restaurant last week with a guy from work and his wife- He is another American in our office and so nice- We usually go and have Mexican at least once a week together! This restaurant was in Roppongi- and it seats maybe 12-15..and one guy runs the whole show..cook...server...etc. His food was so amazing- I had a pear and bacon salad, pork chop, butternut squash, and something else I was not sure what it was...oh and wine..alot of wine...haha! I would put a link to the restaurant but it is all Japanese...and so was the menu...
Then on Tuesday I went out with my group from work-It was to a place that had dancing. But we had a bento box for dinner....and not sure if you guys are familiar with bento boxes they are basically like an all seafood lunch box- cold. However, there was some beef and pork...so it was like being at the lunch table in 2nd grade and I was asking to trade my food....Needless to say I was starving when I left and was talking to Jacqueline on the phone and said I am headed to McDonalds and you are not allowed to judge me!
We are also off tomorrow- There was supposed to be a parade for the new emperor, but due to the typhoon and still so many areas are struggling they have postponed. I am very sorry to say but the death count from the typhoon ended up being close to 80 pp and many still a lot of cleanup. Luckily I do not think we got as much rain as they were forecasting this weekend - it was a big concern here due to many cracks in the levies and severe flooding.
So I was kinda lazy this weekend and caught up on laundry, market, etc- and then even though we are off today and tomorrow I am going to catch up on some work at my coffee shop.
So some observations to share with everyone:
-It got to low 60's and the Japanese are dressing like it is the dead of winter...I am not sure as I think it is a mix for women of actually being cold but also accessorizing their outfit. They really commit to fashion here!
-The Crime Section in the newspaper here in Japan is very different than the crime section in the US. Literally in the last 2-3 weeks some of the top stories were about a police officer that they caught that was going around and stopping up women's toilets in convenience stores (Lawsons) and someone stole approximately $2.50 of yakitori (grilled meat on a stick) and then proceeded to run and then punch someone in the face when they tried to capture him. Don't get me wrong they have some other horrible thing like child abuse but not at the rate that you read about in the U.S.
-There is a whole lot of carbs here- I mean rice is served at every meal and there is so many bakeries bread....I have eaten more carbs in 4 months than I did all last year
-You really have not experienced Japan and been like a "local" unless you have eaten a couple meals from the convenience stores- Check that off the list for me!
-Being a woman in the work force in Japan is tough- we will leave it at that
My plans next weekend include going to Shibuya Crossing to see everyone dressed up for Halloween...I can not even begin to imagine how elaborate their costumes will be so be prepared for photo overload. Also if you could all take a minute and send some positive thoughts to someone very near and dear to my heart- She has a big couple weeks in front of her...and I would just appreciate if you all could send good thoughts/prayers her way...
Much love to you all
K
If you want to learn more about sports day
https://www.bestlivingjapan.com/sports-day-october/
Out with my group- On a "Tuesday"
When I walk out of my apartment
Starbucks here in Japan is very big on always have themed drinks!
My dinner from the French Restaurant!
Next weekend at my apartment- I think I will sign up and give it a try...stay tuned
Video at the end of the dancing
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