…ramblings of a wannabe race car driver.

2000 yen for 2 kg.

Instead of spending a casual Sunday afternoon of on the couch, catching the excitement of the live broadcast of the first F1 race of the 2009 season, my time was spent furthering my own motoring career.

Those of you in the know will may have already noticed that my “new” license is the blue type (not gold).  In order to get my renewal it meant spending time in a lecture with ~200 other law breakers.  Speeding.  If any of you honestly have not been over the speed limit (intentionally or otherwise) you are probably not normal.  I just happened to get caught whilst doing it.

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In a traditional Japanese ceremony at Itsukushima Shrine (厳島神社), on May 30, my good friends Alex and Yumi tied the knot.

 I was invited as one of 3 guests to the intimate ceremony. Read more

Like all photos like this that circulate the web, it is easy as native English speakers to laugh and make fun. At the Satsuki Matsuri, this store was selling light refreshments and snacks under this tent in order to fund raise for the Nishimiya “Soccer” Club.
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After a tough week, turned out to this small matsuri (祭り = Festival) in support of some friend’s kids, who were performing in the parade and live stage. Like all festivals in Japan, these community building events are a buzzing display of local food, culture and entertainment.
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