19 March:
Attended an elementary school's graduation ceremony. Later that night, I went to an enkai and karaoke bar with my other elementary school's teachers. Yes, that means I drank more. I think most Japanese people get drunk WAY too fast, btw.
20 March:
Headed out to Nara to hit up 法隆寺 (Hōryū-ji) with my buddy Kohei and his cool friend, Yasu. Afterward, we had a たこ焼き (takoyaki - octopus dumpling) party and Kohei's place - Kohei's super nice fiancée, Natsuko, joined us.
The Chūmon (Inner Gate)
The 5-Tier Pagoda
Me w/ Yasu & Natsuko
The Takoyaki21 March:
Went to my friend's boyfriend's joint photo exhibition. Later that night, I met up with Kohei and his really cool buddy Kazu. We trekked to 高台寺 (Kōdai-ji) to experience 花灯路 (hanatōro), or "flower and light road," which is the spring version of the Light-Up event in autumn (refer to the EC Reunion Part I). Later, we went to a 焼き鳥屋さん (yakitoriyasan - BBQ skewer bar) called すみ家 (Sumika)...yes, we drank. I drink a lot in Japan...that's good AND bad.
Kazu & Me (...man, the lighting sucks...)
The Food
2 comments:
Nice pics of hanatoro. Also, now I want meat on a stick. I'm going to be on a mission to get some delicious meat (Ha) thanks to you.
What the fuck is up, you betch homie takoyaki betch!! Hahaha!
Dude, it's so great to see you having a blast in Japan!!!!
There's been so much going on and so much worth talking about, but sadly we a little far away. Miss you much back here and trust me when I tell you that it's not only me. Thanks for the kickass postcards and I've been meaning to write you back but I don't know your address... Kinda defeats the purpose huh? Anyway, I am quite interested in seeing how events will unfold with your visitor next month. Proding and prying for information is not who I am, which you already know, but you need to talk, you know that my ears are always open.
Continue having the time and experiences of your life and we'll be in touch. I'll be sure to come by more often!
Matane~
your friend,
jojo
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