Jackie's Japan Journal

Yesterday was my birthday! I wasn't looking forward to it, another year gone, another year older.  Body is not doing that well.  Nothin...

We decided to take a few days holiday over the Obon holiday.   Most people travel to their relatives or have family visiting at this time.  ...

The past week or so has seen a real heatwave here in southern Japan.  Hot and humid, up to 38C one day last week.  I am confined to one room...

I don't like any kind of insect.  Even the ones that might be considered pretty, like butterflies or ladybirds give me the creeps!  Othe...

A couple of weeks ago my friend invited me to visit.  I had to take the train to get to where were meeting.  No being a big fan of trains I ...

I can't believe the weather this year.  It is so wet!  We have had so many rainy days recently and only a few really hot days.  One prob...

Schools are finished for the summer holidays and I am so not ready. I try to make some plans for the summer holidays, especially trying to ...