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Your humble scribe
A mild-mannered,if occasionally grumpy English middle-aged beer lover with a passion for Japan, martial arts, travel and a whole load of other things.
My new novel BETS is now available in the world!
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On Amazon, here– paperback and ebook editions are available, audiobook will
be available at some point. If you pre-ordered via the kickstarter you’ll
get y...
Mt Takamori (高森山)
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Extra Information: The trail is relatively easy to follow and you shouldn’t
get lost if you use the Avenza digital map linked below. Post hike bath:
Asamus...
Why do Japanese words not start with p?
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I hadn’t even noticed this until a commenter pointed out that the name
“Pokemon” must be based on borrowed words (namely “pocket” and “monster”)
because al...
Odds & Ends: February 21, 2025
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In a Test of Adult Know-How, America Comes Up Short. A sobering new study
reveals that American workers are falling behind their international peers
in b...
The End of the Road. Er, Track. Or Maybe Barrel.
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Day 14 ½ (3rd October 2009) The Hog in the Pound (Bond Street) 5 x ½
Kronenbourg 1664, 2 x ½ Adnams Broadside £15.10 Our next stop was The Hog
in the Pound...
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