You may be surprised, but in a country of strict rules and norms, there is some flexibility, and you may never guess where. Religion! Even though religion is one of Continue Reading
“Everybody is midway in their story.” (Ron Carlson) Normally you would do a mid-term review at work to review the annual objectives, the progress and if any changes are needed, Continue Reading
2015 is coming to an end, though it does not feel so while strolling along the beach by the Indian Ocean. With many small and big surfers around trying to Continue Reading
Nothing is as fascinating, as irresistibly exiting or as endlessly interesting as YOU, full stop. And you deserve the best, even more so if it happens to be a special Continue Reading
I recently told you all the tips and tricks I have learned from my colleagues about Christmas in Japan. True or not exactly remains to be seen, though to avoid Continue Reading
“Un parfum d’aventure et de poésie s’évade à l’infini de chaque tasse de thé”* (Henri Mariage) Afternoon tea is generally associated with British tradition. French would not be French to Continue Reading
Sometimes all it takes is one random turn, losing your way, or a small fortunate accident (aka serendipity). That was more or less how I ended up in a quiet Continue Reading
“So you get an idea. A stupid idea but you like it.” (Frank Gehry, Manifesto) Japan is a country of norms and rules, some written and even more implicit that Continue Reading
“The discovery of a wine is of greater moment than the discovery of a constellation. The universe is too full of stars.” (Benjamin Franklin) Good food is nice, good food Continue Reading
If you are in Japan, there are a few things you should know about Christmas, in advance. First, Christmas preparation here starts early, i.e. on November 1st all Halloween related Continue Reading