Jackie's Japan Journal

My mother in law is in a care home.  There was no choice, she is bed ridden, unable to get to the toilet or take a bath by herself.  Even s...

May in the area where I live is usually nice.  Not too hot, not too cold. Average temperature is between 20 to 25C (68 to 77F).  It is jus...

This time last year I was diagnosed with breast cancer. After a mastectomy and daily tablets I am cancer free.  Well at least according to ...

I wanted to post photos yesterday but couldn't find my camera to upload them. Of course the camera was on the shelf in front of me! T...

This month is flying past.  I've been very busy, dealing with my mother in law's situation, trying to clean out this house and new s...

Today is a new era in Japan.  The Heisei Emperor abdicated yesterday and his son was  enthroned today.  The new era is known as Reiwa mea...

I still have this cold and ear infection.  3 trips to the doctors and loads of medicine but not better. Some days are okay, I try to get th...