kenleewrites in 日本

If we were living in a samurai movie, this frame would be a fitting ending. As we say farewell to 2008, I wish you a steadfast new year ahead. With all the changes going on, I’m sure we’ll all need it. Happy New Year!

Just love yakisoba. Especially those from my local conbini. Cheap, tasty and full of carbs. Third last day of 2008. Thought I’ll try something different. Some fusion food. ^^. Have you tried a yakisoba sandwich?

Almost the end of the year. It’s nomikai season in Japan! Now is probably the best time to experience dining at an izakaya 居酒屋. Lots of noisy, lots of laughter, lots of people getting drunk. Except for the occasional vomit by the roadside, it’s usually happy times for everyone. ^^. Caught up with a good friend at the local yakitori place. It’s always nice to catch up with people you haven’t seen in a while. Realised I’ve been rather lazy this year. Have to start working on my new year’s resolution. ^^. Ordered their yakitori don. Yum yum. Catching up with old friends before the year ends?

Well, I didn’t do anything fancy this year. No izakaya outings, no major parties… Just a quiet christmas at home, with my small tree and the presents surrounding it. No. The wii board isn’t a present.

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It’s Christmas Eve already! Time really flies when you’ll looking back. Anyone still doing any last minute shopping? I bought my last present on amazon and had it shipped to me yesterday. It’s all wrapped up in newspaper… yes… newspaper. By the time I realised that I didn’t have any wrapping paper at home, it was already too late. Newspapers are fine right. It’s the thought that counts.

Anyway, here’s a little video to ease the 12 pains of Christmas. ^^. Merry Christmas everyone! To those who don’t celebrate christmas, Happy Holidays (not that we’re having any here in Japan ^^). Enjoy the song with a walk through Ueno.