I actually took these photos back in March and just sat on them. Back in December when I first started…
Mitsukihachimangu Shrine: Beauty tucked away in the mountains
Another shrine has been found and photographed. This is one I need to revisit as the grounds are pretty big…
Shrine Hunting: Revisiting the “Playground” Shrine
Life can get busy as an ALT. Making lesson plans. Messing up. Learning from mistakes. Having good classes; having classes…
Shrine Hunting: The Kibune Shrine
Once again the shrine hunt called. With Orion like tensity, I traversed to a parking lot next to a tiny,…
Kui’s Mountaintop Temple
Pictures of a Buddhist temple. Enjoy!
Inaka Hunting: A Shrine and a Cat themed cafe.
I recently moved to Japan to teach English. Here’s some photos of CatCat (a cat themed cafe I went to…
Metroid: Dread Review: the Metroid game fans wanted (Minor Spoilers)
A review of Metroid: Dread, a game worth playing.
No equipment exercises for nerds who can’t lift good (yet!)
Back in 2018, my current roommate had a serious health scare. With only the aspiration to spark some inspiration in…
Yakuza 0: Dramatic Narrative mixed Whacky Fun and Street Brawls.
Yakuza 0 review: Dramatic narrative, whacky and brawling fun The Yakuza series is new to me, and I started with…
The Great(est) American Donut Shop
The Great American Donut Shop, affectionately known as GADS by locals to the Bowling Green area and surrounding counties, is one of those wondrous places unaffected by time and trends. It is unassuming, humble, and comfortable. Upon entry, scowls transform into smiles. Glazy and icy aromas, the knocks and clacks of bakers working the dough into circles, and ovens cooking material joy bans bad moods through suggestion via sensory overload.
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