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This week I was invited to the Japanese Consul General’s residence to celebrate his new post assumption and the Emperor of Japan’s birthday. In a section of Los Angeles known for the Playboy Mansion, I was able to meet the most interesting mix of people. Between spreading the word about the JETAASC and being engulfed [...]
- In: Cool Stuff| Los Angeles
- Tags: consul general, george takei, Los Angeles
Between conference calls with Tokyo clients and partners and trips to Japan, growing and maintaining Japanese skills that are relevant to my business needs is invaluable. I’ve recently come across a web tool called Memrise.com that helps me gain efficiencies and relevancy in learning Japanese vocabulary that is highly relevant to my career.
Studying Japanese can [...]
- In: Cool Stuff| Tokyo
- Tags: business Japanese, Japanese learning, Japanese skills, memrise.com
Disc Golf in Tokyo: Closer than you May Think
7, Aug 2011A few weeks ago I was in Tokyo for business and had a free Sunday on my hands. I’m an avid disc golf player and manage to squeeze in a few rounds per week. I have heard that disc golf has a quite a small, loyal following in Japan. Additionally, I’ve heard that there are [...]
- In: Cool Stuff| Tokyo
- Tags: disc golf, Innova Condor, Tatsumi Park, Tokyo, Yurakucho line
Coach Tim Stone Instrumental in Introduction and Growth of Girls Cricket in Toronto, Ontario
19, Jul 2011Tim Stone of Toronto has been instrumental in the introduction and growth of girls cricket in Ontario, Canada. Until 5 years ago, girls cricket wasn’t an option for girls in the Toronto area. Since the introduction of girls cricket at Vradenburg Junior Public School, the sport continues to grow in popularity among girl and boy [...]
- In: Cool Stuff
- Tags: cricket in Toronto, girls cricket, Tim Stone, Vradenburg
So, you’re thinking about heading to Costa Rica for a trip to Arenal or to the Osa Peninsula or to Puerto Viejo? You’ve got your surfboard ready. You’re trying to decide which pair of flip flops to bring. It’s good to plan for a place like Costa Rica, but nobody cares if [...]
- In: Cool Stuff
- Tags: costa rica, Osa Peninsula, surf trip, Top 10, tourist