3rd-Dan
It was in my second year of college that I learned the meaning of the word sophomoric, conceited and overconfident … Continue reading 3rd-Dan
Category: Japan
On Why I’m a Jerk
A little background. I got a new job (same company, new place). I needed a small apartment for M-F because … Continue reading On Why I’m a Jerk
The Spirit Flies
Ancient Chinese wisdom shows up in my calligraphy all the time. That’s kind of the idea. This week’s pulled on … Continue reading The Spirit Flies
Japan is Awesome – Health News
When I say awesome, I kind of mean “messed up.” Take the image below… This is in one of my … Continue reading Japan is Awesome – Health News
Shodo – Mountain Village in Spring
My kana practice from last month is another waka poem. The rough translation is below. The fragrance of plumsAmong the … Continue reading Shodo – Mountain Village in Spring
Shodo – Kana
A short poem by Mantaro Kubota, who I’d never heard of till I tried to write his poem in my … Continue reading Shodo – Kana
Japan is Awesome – Hatsumode
Happy Year of the Mouse! Apparently in China, they call it the year of the rat, but I’m in Japan… … Continue reading Japan is Awesome – Hatsumode
Almost There, Stay on Target
I feel like Red Leader in Star Wars. I started Shodo about 4 years ago. I focused mostly on kanji … Continue reading Almost There, Stay on Target
Japan is Awesome – Translations
Been in Japan long enough to be able to read quite a bit now. But English still has a more … Continue reading Japan is Awesome – Translations
A New Era – Reiwa
Japanophiles are probably aware, but for the rest of the world it might come as news that the current emperor … Continue reading A New Era – Reiwa
