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The Cloud Grabber, or There and Back Again

Hi blog. The height of summer is upon us, with daytime temperatures exceeding 35℃ becoming the new normal. The last few days of school were a mixture of rush and slack, with things I needed done but with the help … Continue reading

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The Plastic Eaters

This is not the post I was intending to write. However, something showed up on my news feed yesterday and I thought that it was more urgent. I had seen related news from almost a month before but had neglected … Continue reading

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Its bite is worse than its bark

Hi blog. It is still cold here in the mornings, with minus temperatures around 6:00 the norm.  The phenomena of needle ice, known locally as shimobashira (霜柱) is a daily occurrence – as is having my bike stand buried in … Continue reading

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Oh, deer

Hi blog. The Bureau of Meteorology has just announced the official start of rainy season in the Kanto area.  ‘Tis the season for washing not to dry. The loquats at work have started to ripen, and I’ve managed to help … Continue reading

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