2023-10-21 17:43 JST 2023 ↗ View original post on Facebook For a link to the original post on Facebook, open this page on a computer. Reactions: 2 · Comments: 0 · Shares: 0 ← 2023-10-21 13:30 JST 2023-10-21 17:59 JST → Around this time … 2023-10-23 09:35 JSTUS Marines train with Japan's Self-Defense Forces in Kumamoto from time to time. Here's a recent example. -- Kirkhttps://www.stripes.com/branches/marine_corps/2023-10-17/marines-littoral-regiment-okinawa-11732639.html 2023-10-22 22:20 JSTKirk here with national news made by KIHARA Minoru, who is from Kumamoto.--- start quote ---Defense Minister Minoru Kihara on Monday retracted comments he made over the weekend in which he appeared to imply that a vote for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in a key by-election would be good for the Self-Defense Forces and their families — despite the SDF's strict policy of political neutrality.--- end quote ---Defense chief retracts comments implying LDP vote would be good for SDF 2023-10-22 13:35 JSTWilliam Lafcadio Hearn (also known by his Japanese name, Koizumi Yakumo (小泉 八雲 - the surname taken from his Japanese wife https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lafcadio_Hearn), was a peripatetic Anglo-Greek writer, translator, and teacher who introduced the culture and literature of Japan to the West. Hearn longed for the "true Japan," which he found in Matsue - apparently, all else failed in comparison, particularly Kumamoto (where he spent three years, 1891-94), which he abhorred, finding it cultureless and blindly adoptive of anything Western. His Kumamoto house is directly behind Tsuruya; tours are free.Hearn was particularly well-known for his ghost stories. One of the scariest stories I've ever read is "A Passional Karma," which can be read for free here: https://tinyurl.com/4wey3pmb. It's a relatively short, hair-raising tale suitable for English students looking to read their first English literature. Happy Halloween! 2023-10-22 08:00 JSTThis extensive (about 1500-word) article is chock-full of interesting tidbits about the Aso area.In volcanic Aso, the land gives much more than it takes 2023-10-21 17:59 JSTPost 2023-10-21 17:43 JSTPost (this post) 2023-10-21 13:30 JSTWilliam Our friend Jeff Cairns, a legend at the shakuhachi, will team up with Hidehiko Kashihara on guitar for what will certainly be a magical, mesmorizing evening. Jeff lives at the foot of Mt Kimpo, and his music incorporates the wonder of ancient Higo. Information at the link: 2023-10-21 07:46 JSTSean here-File under: Been there. Done that. Don't wanna do it again. 2023-10-20 14:23 JSTOMO5 Kumamoto by Hoshino Resorts (Tatsuro Sasaki Architects) won Best of Globe at the 2023 Shaw Contract Design Awards! -- Kirkhttps://www.shawcontract.com/en-ap/Design/OMO-Kumamoto-by-Hoshino-Resort 2023-10-20 11:44 JSTFiona here with news for fans of escape rooms and immersive games. Scrap, one of the pioneers in the escape room industry, is running a night-time amusement park escape game at Greenland in Arao. The event will be held in November and tickets are on sale now. Having played a couple of their games in the past, I would recommend teaming up with people who can read Japanese well! 2023-10-19 22:01 JSTKirk here with a post from Leanne in Amakusa:--- start quote ---This is Leanne, Canadian living in Amakusa with an opportunity for two lucky people.I'm involved in a project focused on creating a pilgrimage route in Amakusa. We are organizing a two day pilot trip around Amakusa. It is free of charge. We need 2 more English speaking participants for November 26th and 27th. Email me at [email protected] for more information.--- end quote ---
