Archive for the "taiko" Category

13.Jan.2011 Tsutenkaku, Hep 5 Shopping Center Osaka Japan

A cool spot in Osaka was the Tsutenkaku which is a giant Hitachi Tower. Its located in Shinsekai and surrounded by some cool shopping centers. Also I had some really good kushikatsu which are like meat, or vegetables on a stick. The tower itself was okay if I had the choice I don’t think I [...]

29.Nov.2010 My 自己紹介 Self Introduction to 三本木小　Sanbongi Elementary School

I did a self introduction that will be published in a school newspaper for an elementary school in my catchment area. To put my job in perspective I have around 20 elementary and junior high schools that I visit regularly. Sanbongi is special because it is (a) near my house (b) is my semi-base school [...]

Back in Action

Well I’ve been taking a bit of a break from posting on my blog. But I think it’s time to do a little some more writing. Basically over the last few weeks I’ve been busy with studying for the JLPT 日本語能力試験. I’m taking level 4, out of 5 levels, level 5 being the lowest and [...]

03.Oct.2010 Towada Fall Festival Videos

Here are some videos from the Towada fall festival (Aki Matsuri). Aki Matsuri Parade 1: Aki Matsuri Parade 2: Aki Matsuri Parade 3:

13.Sep.2010 Earthquake!

So I finished my classes this afternoon, then all of a sudden there was an earthquake. I was really surprised when it happened. I was kind of bemused by the whole thing, but the office staff didn’t even miss a beat they just went right back to work and turned the TV on. It indicated [...]

24.Jul.2010 A Beautiful Saturday

Memories of Shibuya Originally uploaded by manganite Wow it’s really nice outsid. About 22 degrees, but a nice breeze and not a cloud in sight. I’m about to go for a 12 km run around Vancity, I think later in the week I wouldn’t mind getting some good trail running in around Pacific Spirit Park [...]

17.Jul.2010 Random Tribute to Canadians

Well I thought since I’m going to Japan I should flex my muscles and bear some Canadian nationalism. I give you Mr. Rick Mercer, interviewing our PM Mr. Harper: Also a little David Suzuki plus Mr. Mercer:

06.Jul.2010 WordPress and Blog Stuff

Well I changed around a few things on my blog I’m still trying to learn the ins and outs of WordPress, but with all the traveling to Japan stuff I don’t want to dedicate a portion of time to. My plan for the next few months after I’m settled in and I have a good [...]

21.Jun.2010 I Spent Too Much

Well I finally got my presents for Japan. I still have to look into shipping, but I think if I ship the stuff over it will be a lot easier and save room when I go. Hopefully it will take less than one month to get goods over there that way I’ll have the stuff [...]

03.Jan.2010 Taiko Drums 太鼓

Taiko Drumming As I have no musical experience to speak of I will go on autopilot and redirect you to the ineffable lightness of being that is Wikipedia. From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiko_drum The Taiko is of Chinese origin and was brought to Japan between the Yayoi period (500 BC – 300 AD) via the Korean peninsula. Along [...]