Later, my wife and I ran some errands. We went to the Engan Bus Ticketing Office to get the Moekko Free Tickets for my work travels. But mistakenly, we went to Rumoi City Hall to submit paperwork to apply for Mother and Child Allowance from the local government.
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| Jabba Laundromat |
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| This place is our go-to place during winter and early spring |
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| Heartful |
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| Inside Heartful |
We were redirected to a government office called Heartful in Igarashicho near our place. We brought our carpet to Jabba Rumoi Laundromat first before going to Heartful, which was a few blocks away, completed the application form beforehand, and were in and out of the office within a few minutes, as the staff was very helpful and processing was easy.
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| Ramen Yamaoka |
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| We had our favorite miso ramen |
Feeling famished, we decided to eat an early dinner at the nearby Yamaokaya Ramen. The special miso ramen was huge, so my wife and I shared an order. It was delicious. We picked up our carpet from the laundromat before heading back home, just a few minutes before the Amazon delivery arrived.
Before calling it a day, my family and I committed to dedicating an hour each night to studying Japanese together. Our ultimate goal is to take the JLPT exam next year, equipped with the language as a family. Overall, today was a tiring but productive free day.
Day 547: May 2, 2023
Tuesday – Rumoi
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| Rumoi High School 5.2.23 |
It’s a sunny morning. Today is the only day I’d be reporting for work this week as the 3 day non-working days of the Golden Week start tomorrow.
Here’s my workload in Rumoi High School today:
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| 4th period with Matsuda-sensei |
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| 5th period Jenga Activity |
4th period – Let’s Talk About Ourselves @ 1-34 of Matsuda-sensei
5th period – Jenga Activity @ 1-56 of Matsuda-sensei
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| I got back home, and it still wasn't dark. Hurray! |
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| Hello there little one! =) I'm excited to see you! |
When I got home, my wife showed me the sonogram that she had earlier. Finally, after weeks of waiting, I saw the shape of our baby's face.
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| I still have the energy to attend today's Rumoi English Chat Club. |
That evening, I attended the Rumoi English Chat Club in Asuka. Our topic was “What made you Angry recently?” It was a fun topic, as everyone shared funny anecdotes of trivial things that made them angry recently.
Day 548: May 3, 2023
Wednesday – Constitution Day
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| Today is a clear sunny day |
Today is May 3rd, which is Constitution Day here in Japan. It is also the first day of my Golden Week holiday. It's a beautiful sunny day outside, but my family and I have decided to stay home and take it easy.
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| We spent the morning doing household chores |
We started the day by doing some much-needed household chores, cleaning, and organizing our living space. It felt good to get everything tidied up, and it put us in a productive mindset for the rest of the day.
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| We also studied Nihongo |
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| Ella wanted to head out so we allowed her to bike at the parking area of our apartment |
In the afternoon, we dedicated some time to studying Japanese. We've been trying to learn the language together and progressing slowly. It's a challenging language, but we're determined to master it. After that, I watched Ella biking around our apartment's parking area. As the day drew to a close, we decided to relax and unwind by binge-watching several episodes of the second season of Sweet Tooth. It's a captivating show we've been eagerly anticipating, and it did not disappoint.
Overall, it's been a fulfilling and enjoyable day, and I'm looking forward to what the rest of Golden Week has in store.
Day 549: May 4, 2023
Thursday – Greenery Day
It's May 4th, Greenery Day, the second day of our Golden Week holiday. The weather is perfect, and it feels like a great day to be out.
Strolling around the Midorigaokacho and Minamimachi areas of Rumoi
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| Midorigaoka Elementary School |
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Midorigaokacho District
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| Midorigaokacho District |
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| Minamimachi District |
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| Minamimachi District |
After a nice breakfast, my family and I took a stroll around the Midorigaokacho and Minamimachi areas of Rumoi, enjoying the neighborhood. We stopped by Midorigaoka Elementary School to admire the Sakura blossoms—an amazing sight that made us feel grateful.
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| MaxValu |
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| Grocery shopping at MaxValu |
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| Next stop: DCM |
Later, we headed to MaxValu and DCM for groceries and household items. These stores always have a good selection at reasonable prices.
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| First order of business - vacuum the house |
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| Then apply the Rinrei Floor Cleaner |
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| Final result... |
Back home, we spent the day cleaning. I tried out the Rinrei Floor Cleaner, and it worked wonders on our floors. It was a tiring but satisfying day, and we were all happy to see the house looking fresh and clean.
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| We had spaghetti for brunch |
As the day came to an end, we sat down for a delicious meal, feeling satisfied with all that we had accomplished. It's been a wonderful day, and I can't wait to see what tomorrow has in store.
Day 550: May 5, 2023
Friday – Children’s Day x Kazunoko Day
Today is May 5th, Children's Day, and the final day of the Golden Week holiday. It's been an eventful week, and I'm grateful for the time I got to spend with my family.
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| These primroses made the sidewalks beautiful |
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| Walking along Road #21 in the Hanazonocho District |
After having breakfast, my family and I walked to Rumoi Roadside Station to check out the Kazunoko Day event. The place was bustling with people, and there were numerous food booths selling food using Kazunoko as the main ingredient. We got to taste Kazunoko for the first time, and it was quite delicious.Kazunoko Day Event photos
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| Ella with the star of the day Kazumo-chan |
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| Free tasting of Kazunoko |
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| We tried the custard and the anko-filled Kazumo-shaped dorayaki |
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| The Rumoi High School booth was selling the delicious Kazumo-shaped dorayaki |
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| Kazumo-shaped dorayaki |
We also visited one of the booths managed by my students from Rumoi High School, selling Kazumo-chan dorayaki. My wife and I enjoyed the Kazumo-shaped dorayaki with hot fillings, and we ended up buying more because of how generous they were with the ingredients.
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| The flowers are blooming in the garden at Senba Park |
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| Ella improved her throwing skills |
After the event, I had some father-daughter bonding time with Ella at Senba Park. We played catch, rolled down the hill, and had a lot of laughs.
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| Nagata Fresh Fish Shop |
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| The products sold in Nagata Fresh Fish Shop are cheaper than those in the department stores |
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| 5,000 yen for some King Crab legs? 😮😮😮 |
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| Lupinas |
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| We checked out what Lupinas has to offer |
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| Tsuruha in Hanazonocho |
On our way home, we stopped by Nagata Fresh Fish Shop, Lupinas, and Tsuruha to do some window shopping. It's always enjoyable to visit these stores and see what new products they have in stock.
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| Movie night: Aftermath |
In the evening, we watched the 2021 American Horror film, "Aftermath", before calling it a day. It was a thrilling movie, and we enjoyed it thoroughly.
Overall, it's been a restful and enjoyable week, with lots of family bonding time. I only had to work once, thanks to the Golden Week holiday, and it was a nice break from the daily grind. I'm looking forward to what the weekend has in store for us.
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