A typical Philippines doctor visit is short unless the patient asks several questions. My first follow-up visit to the hospital’s outpatient area didn’t take long and was a pleasant experience. The doctor was in a good mood and gave me great news. Some readers wanted a follow-up on my health issue, and I wanted them … Read more
Most homes in Japan are small, compact, and built anywhere one can create. I have seen houses with a wide front tapering to a v at the back. It doesn’t take much to do a home demolition in Japan. Contractors don’t use any machines. In America and some other countries, large machinery or explosives are … Read more
There has been a spike of Covid around the Manila area, so the government has issued a lockdown starting tomorrow. The lockdown will affect 24 million people and has caused a weekend run on supermarkets. Read about the lockdown order here. Work From Home Everyone will need to work from home unless they are essential … Read more
Over the last few days, I’ve been in the hospital in the Philippines. The experience has been different compared with America. I’m not used to sharing a room with ants, and the hospital has no elevator. The oxygen tanks and patents are shifted to different floors by pure muscle. A Philippines hospital visit is like … Read more
After my quarantine ended, it was time to celebrate with a trip to a Philippines private resort. It was a new experience for me because even though this was not my first trip to the Philippines, it was my first time at a Philippines “private resort.” It would be an interesting two days to find … Read more
Shorten to KochiKame, Kochira katsushika-ku Kameari Koen-mae hashutsujo is still a popular manga series even though the series ended in 2016, a forty-year run. The anime stayed on the air for eight years, from 1996 – 2004. KochiKame revolves around a police station in the city of Kameari, Tokyo. Written and illustrated by Osamu Akimoto, … Read more
Applying for a visa to enter the Philippines involved a lot of paperwork. When I finished, I thought the paperwork would decrease, but little did I know that it was only the beginning. Paperwork was a constant from the Narita airport until my week of hotel quarantine ended. Japan Airport I arrived early at the … Read more
The Philippines government has changed the current travel ban to allow Philippines Nationals spouses to enter the country without an escort. Before the change, any foreign spouse required their Philippines spouse to escort them and any children into the country. The Philippines national spouse must apply for a visa and follow the guidelines set forth … Read more
Saikouin is a Buddhist Temple located in Nakawaga, Japan. Nakawaga is in the Adachi providence, which is a part of Tokyo. The temple grounds have several cherry trees, and there is a cemetery including tombs. The temple is part of the 88 places of the new Shikoku Pilgrimage. Peaceful and restful, the temple is where … Read more
I kept refreshing the Philippine news website for information about the travel ban. It’s January 15th, and today in the Philippines, the government will decide about extending the travel ban. Will I be able to go home, or will I stay in Japan for another three months. Travel Ban Extended It’s 12:30 PM Japan time, … Read more