Justin in Japan

In response to:Living in Tokorozawa

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:37:37 +0200

hi,
i'm from tunisia you blog is very good i find all i need to know about tokorosawa dojo because my brother now in tokyo invited by kobayashi dojo for 2 months september and cotober
i want to know where my brother can send emails ?
thankyou

In response to:Kodaira dojo - The offending tree

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 12:14:12 +0100

I can’t believe the tree is still there? I thought we made a deal that you would poison the tree and blame it on me after I left???? Dam those pesky leaves

In response to:Epilogue

Fri, 30 Dec 2005 22:46:33 +0100

Thanks to Justin, for putting this blog up. We were grindstones to each other for three monthes. I really hope that we will have a chance to sharpen each other up again soon. Justin, domo arigato! KASA

In response to:Toilets in Japan....

Fri, 25 Nov 2005 21:18:38 +0100

As a connesseuir of such things, I always appreciate good commentary about toilets...

Keep up the good woork.

Mark.

In response to:Fuchu Dojo - Road Trip and Meal

Thu, 24 Nov 2005 23:32:32 +0100

Glad to see that you are not being idle Justin, but I do not see how you can possibly fit any work/study in between all the parties and the speechifying. See you soon ,Gpa

In response to:Saitama University - Grand Day Out

Wed, 23 Nov 2005 03:34:21 +0100

i was going logout when i noticed your post. At 1st, wow u're handsome, 2nd. it seems that Japan is posh now or in fashion! Everybody is going there, now i'm going 2sleep,very sleepy lol, but i'll take a look 2your blog tomorrow if its ok , if u don't mind! coz i've blogfriends and personnal friends who loves Japan, they've been there too. Oh, i'm comment here coz of martial arts, i love it, i'm a Taekwando-redbelt, korean martial art, but Aikido is very nice too! Enjoy a lot there, ciao, kiki

In response to:Toilets in Japan....

Thu, 10 Nov 2005 01:15:05 +0100

Lets have some more toilet pics. have you come across talking toilets yet? How much for a fully automatic one for Laura's new flat?

In response to:Introduction

Wed, 09 Nov 2005 17:39:35 +0100

Well thats my first blog experience too. Only found it by being bored at work and putting in silly google requests.

Justin your have done too many papers, you are certainly not a googlewhack or what ever the word is. V entertaining blog, but ur there for Aikido and not to survey black and grey water systems. Still laughing about Ians comments on Ariel. Ian did it have DWI approval?!

Your obviously having much more fun than any of us! Shame on you. Well I have to go get William from child minders, he is after his first Aikido lesson please.

Hope it continues to be as much fun/great experience as it looks to be.

Phil, Carol and Will xxx

In response to:Demonstrations and Parties

Fri, 28 Oct 2005 17:09:33 +0200

Hi Justin
Sorry it has taken so long for me to contact, but nice to see you are doing very well.
Things are so-so here, Steve is in China trying to recommission Jilin where we have had some problems.
Are you returning homeearly December? See you soon and take care.

In response to:LAUNDRY – taking pleasure in small things...

Sun, 23 Oct 2005 21:29:28 +0200

I expect they make mobile phones that work abroad as well!?

In response to:GOODBYE KOREA

Mon, 17 Oct 2005 15:28:40 +0200

Your blog of 13/10 is great, I can see that it is not a thinly disguised holiday Justin. I bet you are going \to finish up very fit. By the way plum wine is usually alchoholic!!.At least you can no longer complain that you have had no comments, they seem to be building up nicely. Take care..Pop

In response to:ONE MONTH IN –Clean, Practice, Eat, Sleep,.. it’s that simple

Sat, 15 Oct 2005 23:20:43 +0200

love the update. Even though you have no sleep you seam to be ontop of it all.

Evey one senda ther best wishes. Take care.
Chris

In response to:Introduction

Sat, 15 Oct 2005 13:25:57 +0200

Hey no-mates,

Like the blog (first I've ever read). Loved your query re. blogging/dogging similarities. And very informative photos (dogs in nappies, warnings re. babies in washing machines etc).

Suggestion for you: seems you sleep on mats, work-out on mats, there's lots of rolling up/rolling out in between and you're always tired. How's about you all sleep together, get up, beat each other up a bit, lie down, snooze a bit and repeat. Job done.

And finally a worky postscript: a recent large blood spill into a river supplying one of our customer's membrane plant resulted in very rapid fouling and very rapid emergency callout. Not knowing what to clean with (at c. 20:00 hrs), we used a couple of boxes of Arial from a late-closing supermarket. Gets rid of those stubborn stains FAST. I believe the water treatment plant smelled lovely afterwards.

In response to:Weather and Personal Hygiene

Wed, 12 Oct 2005 17:41:05 +0200

A bit bothered you said you have not had any 'hits'(if that is the right word, on your blog. It is fine, looking for more .. Take care Gpa

In response to:Amazing Blog- ware

Tue, 11 Oct 2005 23:47:21 +0200

Wonderful to hear all your news and to see the photographs. We wish you well and hope to see you on your return. Kind regards Ian and Timothy (Leicester)

In response to:Introduction

Sat, 08 Oct 2005 17:46:13 +0200

Hi Justin. Just found out about your blogging. Lovely to hear all about it and to learn a new word!

Jo.

In response to:Meiji University

Sat, 08 Oct 2005 17:17:41 +0200

Big Bro sent me your blog link.
Sounds like your having a blast over there. Wish I could get enough paternity leave from baby #3 to do the same.
Great to see the pics - brings back some memories of our first visit.
Very disturbed to hear about the lack of deoderant. Come on man, you are British after all. Think of the Empire and all that.
Keep a stiff upper lip, and other bits too if necessary.

Regards from Uncle Sam,

Mark D.

In response to:Incontinent dogs and Sith lords

Fri, 07 Oct 2005 02:59:09 +0200

Feel the forse HA HA HA

In response to:Meiji University

Thu, 06 Oct 2005 13:45:49 +0200

Justin,
Capoeristas from 'Capoeira UK' say hello and hope you are enjoying the training and lifestyle. They miss your dulcet tones in the roda!

Take care

In response to:Amazing Blog- ware

Wed, 05 Oct 2005 16:00:52 +0200

love it so fare. past the blog to all in the dojo.
we are all mising the banter.
Take care
Chris

In response to:Introduction

Tue, 04 Oct 2005 13:36:19 +0200

I always felt like the Japanese were ahead of us in the technology department but furry bums in nappys are just proving they are definately in a league of their own!

In response to:Introduction

Mon, 03 Oct 2005 19:45:59 +0200

You've taken to blogging like a whale to waterpolo. I salute you. Ja mata. Grinilla-san P.S. Good training photos. Tip on your technique: you should try rotating your heel more and bending ze knees when chucking your mate.

In response to:TIIME MANAGEMENT - AN AVERAGE DAY

Sun, 02 Oct 2005 22:09:39 +0200

Justin San!

Just had a read of your weblog! Up with the trends I see. I kind of wondered in your mail why you went to Japan but forgot the Aikido connection. The new job certainly does sound quite exciting. Hope you get danger money too!

Certainly would be great to catch up on the old days and see you. Maybe we could even manage a bike ride? Are you doing any riding out there? Keirins? Aren't they popular in Japan?

If you are extremely bored, you could also have a look at our family webpage - pics of the family, biking etc.

Well big guy! It was good to hear from you and hope that we can meet up soon - wherever that me be!

Till then. Saludos!

Ciao, Jockman

In response to:Introduction

Sun, 02 Oct 2005 11:51:51 +0200

What an adventure! How will you ever go back to the rat race? See you soon mate!

In response to:THE FIRST TWO WEEKS

Sun, 02 Oct 2005 10:37:36 +0200

Justin

Fantastic to hear from you! Glad you arrived safely and are having a good time. Have just read through the blog and it's very interesting - will read more as you post it.

We are all well. Claire still training regularly. Look forward to seeing you after you get back from Japan.

Chris and Claire

In response to:Introduction

Fri, 30 Sep 2005 21:43:13 +0200

Nice Blogs!