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Japan Diaries 4: Week 93

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Week 93: August 7 - 11, 2023 Day 644: August 7, 2023 Monday – Rumoi Rumoi High School 8.7.23 After a week of rest and family time, I’m finally back and reporting to work at Rumoi High School . In a way, I miss the smell of the office and the noise of the students in the hallway. Good news! I got my new contract! However, the students are on Summer Vacation this week and won’t be back until after the Obon Festival. That only means that I don’t have any collaboration work today. Instead, I spent my day helping Matsuda-sensei proofread his works. Day 645: August 8, 2023 Tuesday – Rumoi x KC & Kai’s Check Up Rumoi Municipal Hospital 8.8.23 Kai's check-up Today was a special day as I took a day off to spend time with my wife and son. We had important errands to run, starting with a visit to the Rumoi Municipal Hospital for their first check-up since returning to Rumoi. Thankfully, both were declared healthy, which lifted our spirits. Next stop: Rumoi City Hall Afterward, we went ...

Japan Diaries 4: Weekend 92

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Weekend 92: August 5 - 6, 2023 Day 642: August 5, 2023 Saturday - Rumoi x Kai's 1st Month It's another rainy day here in Rumoi. The weather forecast predicts continuous rain throughout the day, leaving us with no choice but to spend the day indoors. Good morning, Kai! It's your first weekend here in Rumoi City However, despite the gloomy weather, we decided to make the most of the day by celebrating Kai's first month in the world, albeit in a simple yet meaningful way. My wife prepared a delicious batch of spaghetti, and I made a quick trip to COOP to pick up some ice cream for dessert. Breakfast for today: Spaghetti Happy first month Kai! As we enjoyed our homemade meal together, it felt like a warm and cozy family gathering, cherishing the joy that Kai has brought into our lives. Sometimes, it's the simplest moments that hold the most significance. Movie night: Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead To cap off the day, we indulged in some entertainment and chose to wat...

Japan Diaries 4: Week 92

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Week 92: July 31 - August 4, 2023 Day 637: July 31, 2023 Monday - Paternal Leave D1:   Sapporo & Ishikari Good morning, Kai! First full day in Hokkaido as a family of 4 Breakfast before checking out of Hotel MyStays Sapporo Station The matcha ice cream here tastes good! Today is the start of my 5-day paternity leave, and it began wonderfully. We had a lovely breakfast at Hotel MyStays Sapporo Station in Sapporo City ( 札幌市 ), Hokkaido, enjoying a relaxed morning as a family. We took our time in the cozy room until check-out at 11 AM, savoring every moment before leaving the hotel. 2nd Street Sapporo Kose Shop 2nd Street Sapporo Higashi Shop Our first adventure of the day took us on a 2nd Street hopping spree in Sapporo City, where we searched for treasures for our little bundle of joy, Kai. We hopped from one branch to another, first visiting the  2nd Street Sapporo Kose Shop and then to the  2nd Street Sapporo Higashi Shop. We filled up our tank at  Modasekiyu...

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