Child abductionsThe other day I was startled by the story of a friend of mine, who told me the story of his son being abducted by his wife. It sounded like…Dec 12, 2023Dec 12, 2023
Rules, rules, rulesJapan has a lot of rules and it’s hard for people to deviate from them.Oct 27, 20231Oct 27, 20231
Cycling in/around TokyoIn the past two years I have been able to enjoy a lot of great cycling around Tokyo. It does require a little bit of effort as you need to…May 29, 2023May 29, 2023
OmotenashiFrom the moment you enter Japan you notice how much hidden unemployment there is. Lots of people doing completely unnecessary tasks.May 22, 20231May 22, 20231
Manhole coversA few months ago a parting BBC journalist mentioned something about manhole covers in Japan and how there are over 6,000 designs. This of…May 15, 20231May 15, 20231
Mandatory to make an effortSince the 1st of April helmets are mandatory for cyclist in Japan so Saskia started a big campaign to get her UberEats delivery drivers to…May 8, 2023May 8, 2023
SabbaticalComing to Japan didn’t make it easy for me in terms of employment. My employer in Singapore, Grab, doesn’t have any business in Japan, so…May 1, 2023May 1, 2023
TanukiWhen you go to a restaurant anywhere in Japan, there is a good chance that a statue of a happy looking little fat fellow is staring at you…Apr 24, 2023Apr 24, 2023
