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wackyjax
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ALT teaching English at a high school near Osaka.Recent activity
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Kyushu - transportation, accomodation and other gems of info in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called How does my Japan Itinerary sound? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
We have aquariums here in Australia, didn't stop me visiting the one in Osaka and enjoying it. ...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called How does my Japan Itinerary sound? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Himeji Castle is way better than Osaka Castle, btw...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Solo trip to Japan (7 nights) in Nov/Dec. Opinions and advice needed! in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Tokyo Disney is open now....
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Bookstores in Osaka and Kyoto in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Kinokuniya in Osaka. They have THE BEST book selection I've found around here....
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called December travel in Japan in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
6) Is there any festivals/events to see in December in the places im going? I've only found the Hagoita-ichi and Setagaya no Boro Ichi in...
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Opinion on my Japan Itinerary in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
I'd also do the entire trip with a small backpack and not deal with two big suitcases; I think you'll quickly tire of lugging them...
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Japan for Chuseok in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
One of the main reason's Kyoto is on top of my 'to do' lists is because since reading Memoirs of a Geisha- I hope an dpray I see a Geisha...
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 4 and a half days in Shikoku in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
I went to Takamatsu and while I really enjoyed it and its weirdness (olive gelato?!), I think I'd give Matsuyama a full day instead.
10 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Vegetarian Nagasaki and Takayama in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Hi! I went to Takayama with a vegetarian friend and we stayed at an onsen hotel in Hida-Takayama that served a complete vegetarian dinner...
10 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Okinawa reservating hostels in july in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Schools are on summer break from end of July through August so if you're going in July, you might be ok without reservations. July is the...
12 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 3 weeks in Japan in January- Suggestions? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
I've been to Kinosaki and it's BEAUTIFUL. I don't even like onsen and it was still a lovely place to visit. I went in late summer so...
12 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Tohoku at New Year 2012 in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
They've gone now - maybe the powers that be have rethought the idea....
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Supplies urgently required in Minamisanriko-cho disaster zone in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
I think there are just as many disadvantages to using the cup right now. How many women would need one? How many women who despite using...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Six Days around Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
I don't think Kobe really has a must-eat dessert, except for maybe Kobe Pudding: http://www.kobepudding.com/. And it's more of a sweet....
about 1 year ago

- Country Japan
- Website My Blog - Life in Japanland
- Languages English, French, German, some Japanese
- Favourite Places home, my kotatsu table, the couch next to the Christmas tree
- Interests baking, 1000 yen movie days, travel, shopping, reading, travel writing, chocolate soda, GLEE







