No explanation needed:
http://picasaweb.google.com/bradwarden/HiroshimaCherryBlossom2008
07 April 2008
06 April 2008
Today was the day
Yes, today was the day you should have been outside looking at cherry blossoms! Sunday, 6 April in Hiroshima, Japan, was a fine day (despite last week's weather prediction), warm weather, cherry blossoms at full bloom, and every man and his dog was out under the cherry trees having parties and picnics with family and friends. Japanese culture at one of its best.
For those in cooler climates of Japan, you time will come soon, but for everyone else, you'll have to wait until next year :-)
For those in cooler climates of Japan, you time will come soon, but for everyone else, you'll have to wait until next year :-)
04 April 2008
Petrol down, Flowers out!
Don't ask my why I quoted the petrol (fuel, gasoline) price in my last post, but the next day it dropped 25 yen per litre! Something to do with government stuff. Wow! Now it's 125 yen per litre, and I've seen 118 yen. Nice! But, doesn't make my bicycle any cheaper.
And, flowers are out. Cherry blossoms are blooming and making a beautiful scene around this city and much of Japan. It's a real culture thing. Families, work colleages, group of friends, out under the cherry blossoms, eating, kicking a ball around, taking photos and having a nice time in the sun!
Now, time for a bike ride into the country (get out of the city!).
And then... Sabbath rest starting this evening.
And, flowers are out. Cherry blossoms are blooming and making a beautiful scene around this city and much of Japan. It's a real culture thing. Families, work colleages, group of friends, out under the cherry blossoms, eating, kicking a ball around, taking photos and having a nice time in the sun!
Now, time for a bike ride into the country (get out of the city!).
And then... Sabbath rest starting this evening.
02 April 2008
Japan
The price of petrol is 150 yen per litre.
Fresh fruit and vegetables are a little expensive but good quality.
Cherry blossoms are about to reach their full bloom.
Wrote emails to friends back in Australia today.
Enjoyed another day of English teaching.
April 1 is when many people in Japan begin a new job.
Learning Japanese challenging, but fun and interesting.
Walking around the streets of Hiroshima at night seems to be quite safe.
I'm trying to get to bed at a reasonable hour.
Things in Japan are very organised and structured, defined and often predictable.
Sometimes in the morning in Hiroshima I can smell something in the air which I think is the "fumes" or "burnt metal smell" from some of the industries in the city here (maybe Mazda or Mitsubishi?).
Japan knows how to present things well... many things look really good here... and often, they ARE good (quality etc).
Japan knows how to give presents. It's a gift giving culture.
Some new staff members came to our school recently.
I look forward to making some more friends and working together.
A good friend just left Hiroshima and moved to another city.
Now it's time to do the washing up.
Good night.
Fresh fruit and vegetables are a little expensive but good quality.
Cherry blossoms are about to reach their full bloom.
Wrote emails to friends back in Australia today.
Enjoyed another day of English teaching.
April 1 is when many people in Japan begin a new job.
Learning Japanese challenging, but fun and interesting.
Walking around the streets of Hiroshima at night seems to be quite safe.
I'm trying to get to bed at a reasonable hour.
Things in Japan are very organised and structured, defined and often predictable.
Sometimes in the morning in Hiroshima I can smell something in the air which I think is the "fumes" or "burnt metal smell" from some of the industries in the city here (maybe Mazda or Mitsubishi?).
Japan knows how to present things well... many things look really good here... and often, they ARE good (quality etc).
Japan knows how to give presents. It's a gift giving culture.
Some new staff members came to our school recently.
I look forward to making some more friends and working together.
A good friend just left Hiroshima and moved to another city.
Now it's time to do the washing up.
Good night.
31 March 2008
Mobile English Game!
Practice your English on your mobile phone!
I had this little idea of having a mobile English game for people to practice English and have fun too! Check it out on your mobile phone! Link below:
bwis.net/m
I had this little idea of having a mobile English game for people to practice English and have fun too! Check it out on your mobile phone! Link below:
bwis.net/m
Graduation & Concert Pics
Pics from around Hiroshima city, Hiroshima SDA Church, English School, Primary School, Kindergarten communities, including gradutaions, concerts, teachers, parents, students, dinners, lunches, good-byes and friends!
http://picasaweb.google.com/bradwarden/Hiroshima2008March
http://picasaweb.google.com/bradwarden/Hiroshima2008March
10 March 2008
Kindergarten Concert Video
Hiroshima San-iku (Seventh-day Adventist) Kindergarten Middle Grade Concert Video.
6 February 2008 Japan.
Songs:
Subarashiimono
Porepore
I Can See A Rainbow
If You're Happy & You Know It Clap Your Hands
Ohayou
広島三育学院幼稚園年中発表会
See the video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAmKt-hB9xM
6 February 2008 Japan.
Songs:
Subarashiimono
Porepore
I Can See A Rainbow
If You're Happy & You Know It Clap Your Hands
Ohayou
広島三育学院幼稚園年中発表会
See the video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAmKt-hB9xM
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