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Kodaira
On Tuesday evenings we lead an English conversation class with this group of seniors. They've been meeting at this community centre to practice English for the past 30 years. -
Kodaira
They are an amazing group of people - interesting, funny, extremely well travelled, up-to-date on current events, fantastic cooks ... -
Kodaira
Spending a couple of hours a week with them has been one of the highlights of our time in Japan. The oldest member of the group, Mr. Yamada, is 95. He's one of the most genki people I've ever met. He, and the others, are a fascinating link to a rapidly disappearing Japan. -
Kodaira
At Christmas or on someone's birthday we hold a potluck dinner to celebrate the occasion. -
Kodaira
We'll be sad when this is our farewell potluck. -
Chichibu
Grilled fish - yet another of my favourite street vendor snacks. -
Chichibu
Little Buddha. -
Azabu-Jaban
They're watching you ... -
Azabu-Jaban
You've been warned. -
Manila
Does that include clowns? -
Manila
A local institution. -
Ikebukuro
Well, as long as it's clean poo ...