Random crazy guy, part 2! (in Umeda this time)

February 1, 2012

This time, I stared him square in the eyes, unabashedly took out my phone, went to my camera, smiled and took his picture. He love it. Last time I saw him was on the platform of the Midosuji line in Shinsaibashi. He seems to have upgraded since last time I saw him. Now sporting pink [...]

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How much are strawberries in Japan? More now!

January 29, 2012

I love strawberries, I would love to each more than I do, but they are expensive. But an increase of 30.4% for is ridiculous. I refuse to pay ¥780 for a pack of strawberries, even if they throw in an extra one for that price.

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How much are red peppers in Japan?

January 22, 2012

When I think of paprika, I think of the spice from grinding peppers. In Japanese, they use パプリカ in katakana to refer to red peppers and also yellow peppers. At my local supermarket, they are ¥98 each.

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How much are pumpkins in Japan?

January 15, 2012

Pumpkins aren’t just for Halloween. A pumpkin is a vegetable Japanese people eat regularly. At my local supermarket, each pumpkin is ¥198.

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How much are avocados in Japan?

January 8, 2012

Avocados are available at most supermarkets in Japan for about ¥100 a piece. At my local supermarket, they are discounted ¥2.   Avocados are available at most supermarkets in Japan for about ¥100 a piece. At my local supermarket, they are discounted ¥2.

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Happy New Year 2012

January 1, 2012

This is going to be a good year. Last year wasn’t bad, but this year will be better. My family has their health, I have a decent job, nice place to live and great friends. I continue to study Japanese every day, and am improving, but I still haven’t reach my desired Japanese ability, yet. [...]

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So far, so good. 2 years, 17 days. And now we wait.

December 28, 2011

Yesterday, on December 27, 2011, it marked the final day of taking oral chemotherapy pills and the technical end of the maintenance phase of his treatment.  This just means he has successfully completed the first step to being completely cured. Every day, 3 times a day, he took medicine after breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Mostly [...]

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How much are eggs in Japan?

December 28, 2011

Eggs aren’t sold by the dozen in Japan.  A pack of 10 smaller eggs are a reasonable ¥128. Larger eggs are often sold in pack of eight.  They are ¥198 a pack at my local supermarket.

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