Online PROJECT 2020 is an online conference organized by JAT (Japan Association of Translators) with 8 sessions covering the fields of literature, entertainment, law, patents, pharmaceuticals, and tools. I just attended the 1st session which was an hour-long talk by literary … [Read more...] about JAT Online Project 2020: Literary Translation Talk with Louise Heal Kawai
Horse & Buggy Ride, Dublin
Should you ever be in Dublin and feeling thoroughly stressed out by the things life throws at you, may I suggest a horse and buggy ride around the Georgian district. You can board a buggy in Merrion Square and the driver will take you on a tour (the length of your choosing) … [Read more...] about Horse & Buggy Ride, Dublin
Japanese for Lazy People
Once upon a time in the late 90s when I had been living in northern Japan for several months and getting absolutely nowhere with my Japanese language studies, I came upon a book whose title struck a chord: Japanese for Lazy People. It was a small book, so easy to carry around, … [Read more...] about Japanese for Lazy People
Colors of Spring
Spring has come to Hanayama. One of the joys of having a new home, is finding out what kind of flowers you have in your garden when spring arrives. It turns out we have daffodils... camelias... forsythia... and meadowsweet (?) which is called … [Read more...] about Colors of Spring
Joshua Breakstone at Basin Street
Just a few pictures from Joshua Breakstone's regular "Last Saturday" show at Basin Street,Kobe, which we attended the other night. Joshua plays here on the last Saturday of each month along with his regular group and one special guest. This month the special guest was Philip … [Read more...] about Joshua Breakstone at Basin Street