Sean here-

2023-09-30 20:20 JST

Kirk here announcing that I'm planning to slow down. I've decided that I've bitten off a bit more than I can chew and therefore need to take steps to reduce my work load.

2023-09-30 16:00 JST

Nice view of the moon near the castle last night. -- Kirk

2023-09-30 12:10 JST

Kirk here. COVID-19 has had an negative impact on Kumamoto's bus companies. In response the decreased ridership, they have decided to raise bus fare to 180 yen beginning on October 1st. -- KIrk

2023-09-30 08:49 JST

Dinosaur Exhibit at Kumadai

2023-09-29 13:54 JST

Amakusa to get a new dinosaur museum next March. As you may know, there's also a dinosaur museum in Mifune. -- Kirk

2023-09-29 10:46 JST

第28回 熊本国際交流祭典

2023-09-29 07:34 JST

Kirk here with some good news in a sad and never ending struggle for justice.

2023-09-28 23:07 JST

Kirk here with another post about Japanese encephalitis:

2023-09-28 16:00 JST

Yum! Vegetarian and vegan-friendly food. Another good reason to read Kuma Visit. -- Kirk

2023-09-28 13:49 JST

Kirk here. Lots of events are coming up this weekend. If you click on the following link you can use the calendar to find the post or posts on this page about the event that interests you.

2023-09-27 19:47 JST

I learned a new expression from this extensive article: "TSMC shock." Makes sense. Thanks to Andrew for the link. -- Kirk

2023-09-27 14:28 JST

Kirk here.

2023-09-27 10:35 JST

Sean here –

2023-09-27 08:09 JST

Kirk here. This is fairly rare but it may be something for people in the Tamana area or other agricultural areas to be aware of.

2023-09-26 17:00 JST

Kirk here with some Kuma shochu news.

2023-09-26 13:49 JST

Kirk here with a share from Untapped Kumamoto about cycling in Aso: "You can rent a bicycle at JR Aso station and they are available on a first come, first served basis."

2023-09-26 09:50 JST

Kirk here with a story about an inspirational lady. (I think this is the second time for me to post about her work at the Shimotori McDonald's.)

2023-09-25 19:11 JST

JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) has establish an office in Kumamoto to help foreign businesses. This is related to the arrival of TSMC and other related businesses in Kumamoto. -- Kirk

2023-09-25 16:00 JST

Kirk here with old news about the Hassaku festival in Yamato-machi. Cute, huh?!

2023-09-25 13:05 JST