Father’s Day in Japan

June 21st, 2012

This past Sunday was Father’s Day.

It’s a much bigger holiday in the US than here in Japan. There is Father’s day here though it’s not such a big holiday. It’s the same in Korea, but there is only one holiday for both parents called, oddly enough, Parents’ Day. It’s sort of a big deal, but not as big a deal as Children’s Day in Korea.

Anyway, we celebrated Father’s Day sort of. I didn’t really mention it to my sons because it feels strange to teach them about a holiday that means they need to treat me specially or get or make me a gift.

They didn’t remember that in the past we usually call Grandpa to wish him a happy Father’s Day either.

At church though it was a major part of the service and part of the kids’ activity as well.

<sigh> the traditional gift loved/hated by all fathers? a necktie. Even better? A handmade one 😉

So, I got my first Father’s day presents. Here’s a picture of my first presents:

My new Clark Kent look

June 7th, 2012

Glasses as fashion are a fairly new thing, especially for them just being for the sake of fashion and not to help you see better – just look better?
You see NBA stars and others these days sporting big frames with either plain glass lenses or even no lenses at all.
Some of my students wear them, too.
I took a photo of me a while ago wearing some glasses that gave me sort of the Clark Kent look, but I had the chance to try some different ones a couple of days ago.
I’m not sure I’m really the super hero type, but I do believe my ‘secret identity’ self is a good cover 😉

Here’s a photo of me with the glasses:
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2012 Seminar Students group photo

May 17th, 2012

Here are the pictures we took today of our 4th year Seminar Class. Almost everyone made it, but unfortunately Yu-chan couldn’t be there ;-(

Teaching Assistant

May 10th, 2012

2 Weeks ago I had a special guest lecturer come to speak to my 4th year seminar class.

They really were interested and captivated by this speaker though he was a little reluctant at first to share all of his wisdom.

He warmed up though and gave a great presentation that was very well received.

Thanks a lot!

Here’s a picture:

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Golden Week Holiday is coming

April 26th, 2012

Next week we will celebrate Golden Week. It’s probably the holiday most looked forward to in Japan by Japanese and foreigners alike.

It’s a great time to get away, or to sort of reset yourself as the semester is just getting under way.

For me, usually it’s a little too soon in the semester, and I would prefer going on with classes to keep things moving along.

However, it’s not really up to me 😉

So, we have the holiday – and we have to take it – dagnabbit 😉 So, I will, and I will enjoy the time with my family, but I do not plan on going any where.

How about you?

Please leave a comment to tell me what you will do for Golden Week.