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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Saint Patrick's Day 2012 Photos & Video

We had a great night out at the Shinsaibashi Blarney Stone, in Osaka, on Saturday. If you click on the link above, you can check out some of our photos. There's also a video...

Speaking of the Shinsaibashi Blarney Stone, My friend Dave sings in a band called Revolution. They'll be playing at the Shinsaibashi Blarney Stone on Saturday, March 31st. Here's a taste of what you can expect...

Hope to see you there!

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Friday, March 16, 2012

Saint Patrick's Day Parade Video

Here's a video from last year's Saint Patrick's Day Parade

Click here for Irish Festival Information

Click here for Saint Patrick's Day Parade Map

Click here for photos from last year's Saint Patrick's Day in Osaka

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Saint Patrick's Day 2012 in Osaka

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Click here for photos from last year's Saint Patrick's Day in Osaka

This Saturday, March 17th, is Saint Patrick's Day (click here to find out what Saint Patrick's Day is). The Irish Network of Japan is holding a festival near the Osaka City Hall, on Nakanoshima, to celebrate. There will be stalls selling food, drinks, and Irish goods, as well as live Irish music & dancing. Also, there will be a Saint Patrick's Day parade from 1:00 pm. Click on the links below for more information...

Irish Festival Information

Saint Patrick's Day Map

If it isn't raining, I will be going to the festival from about 12:00 pm. If you want to join me, come to the school at 11:30 am (don't be late!) or look for me at the festival from 12:00 pm (I'll be wearing my green-afro wig!). Your friends are welcome to join you -- of course!

There will be several Saint Patrick's Day parties in Osaka on Saturday night. I recommend The Blarney Stone in Shinsaibashi or Umeda (click on the name for information and maps). In Shinsaibashi, you should check out Murphy's Irish Pub (once again, click on the name for information and a map).

This year, I'm planning to drop in to The Blarney Stone in Shinsaibashi. If you want to join me, meet at the school at 7:00 pm (don't be late!) or look for me in the bar anytime after 7:00 pm. Once again, your friends are welcome to join you!

Whatever you do on Saturday, have a great Saint Patrick's Day!

Click here for photos from last year's Saint Patrick's Day in Osaka

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Sunday, March 11, 2012

What Did we Learn from the Tohoku Earthquake?

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One year ago, Tohoku was hit by a powerful earthquake and tsunami. More that 15,000 people were killed. Some of those people would be alive today if they had taken the time to prepare for a possible earthquake. If you live in Japan, you can expect that some time in the future -- maybe soon! -- you will experience a powerful earthquake.

Are you ready for an earthquake? Please read the following links. If you haven't made an emergency pack, checked where your local evacuation area is, and made plans with your family about where to meet after an earthquake, do it today!

Are You Ready for an Earthquake?

地震の備えはありますか？

I was talking with one of our students about this yesterday. She made an excellent suggestion: You should have a pair of rain boots, a pair of work gloves, a whistle, and a flashlight next to your bed in case an earthquake happens while you are sleeping. The boots & gloves will help you deal with broken glass, and so on, after the earthquake, the flashlight will help you find your way in the dark, and the whistle will help you call for help if you are trapped. Thanks for the great idea, Noriko!

OK! Stop thinking about it -- do something about it now!

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Thursday, March 01, 2012

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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Today is a Leap Day (閏日)

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It takes the Earth about 365.26 days to go completely around the Sun once. The 0.26 of a day causes a problem for the people who design calendars. If they don't make allowances for that difference, the dates on the calendar and the real seasons will soon drift apart. The solution is to add an extra day to the calendar every 4 years. That extra day is called a leap day (閏日). A year with an extra day is called a leap year (閏年). 2012 is a leap year. Today is the leap day. Happy leap day!

Traditionally, a man should propose to his girlfriend. (To "propose" means to ask someone to marry you.) In Ireland, it's a tradition that a woman can propose to her boyfriend on a leap day. If you're tired of waiting for your boyfriend to ask you the big question, you can propose to him today. Good luck!

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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Celebrating 500 Episodes of the Simpsons

Last Sunday, February 19th, the 5ooth episode of The Simpsons was broadcast in America. To celebrate, I thought I'd post a video of the Simpsons visiting Japan...

And a few videos of Homer & Marge visiting Osaka...

D'oh!

Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Saint Valentine's Day is Coming Soon!

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Next Tuesday is Valentine’s Day! All across Japan, ladies will be giving obligatory gifts [gifts they feel they should give] to all their male friends – family members, classmates, teachers, co-workers, and so on. I was given my first Valentine's Day gift last Tuesday. It was a box of cookies. The box was hand-decorated by the student, who is only 4 years old...

How cute!

In Western countries, the custom is almost completely opposite. Traditionally, men give a romantic gift – flowers, jewelry, lingerie, perfume, or chocolate – to their special girlfriend. Recently, couples often exchange gifts over a romantic dinner. In many ways, Saint Valentine’s Day in the West is a lot like Christmas Eve in Japan.

Saint Valentine’s Day was first promoted in Japan by chocolate companies. After many unsuccessful attempts to motivate men to buy chocolates for their lady friends, the chocolate companies targeted the ladies instead, creating a unique [special/one of a kind], Japan-only version of the popular international holiday.

“White Day” is a Japanese creation, celebrated nowhere else in the world.

Enjoy your Saint Valentine’s Day – but be careful not to eat too many chocolates!

Who is Saint Valentine? Click on the following links to find out more!

The Origin of Saint Valentine's Day (Beginner Level)
バレンタインって誰？（初級用翻訳）

The Origin of Saint Valentine's Day (Intermediate Level)
バレンタインズデーの始まりは？（中級用翻訳）

And don't forget that eating chocolate is good for your health!

But not if you eat too much, so...

(An important message from Mayumi, the teacher’s wife!)

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Thursday, February 02, 2012

Shoe Cream or Chou Cream?

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Would you like a shoe shine with your next English lesson? Recently, our building owner installed an electric shoe cleaner in front of our elevator so you can clean your shoes on the way to your lesson...

One of our students cleaning her shoes

The electric shoe cleaner at work
(Our student needs longer shoes!)

Speaking of shoes, many of my students tell me they like Chou Cream (シュークリーム). Unfortunately, that's Japanese English. In English, it sounds like "shoe cream" -- a polish for cleaning shoes. ("Shoe cream" is more commonly called "shoe polish.")

Shoe Cream -- Yummy?

It seems the Japanese name is a blending of the French "choux à la crème" and the the English word "cream." In Australia, we call them "choux pastries." In America, they're called "cream puffs."

Cream Puffs -- Yummy!

Our building owner has been very generous lately. As well as installing the shoe cleaner, he gave us a new door sign...

Be ＆ Me 英会話 Club
大阪心斎橋の個人英会話学校。フレンドリーで熱心な外国人講師と手ごろな授業料が人気です。

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Wednesday, February 01, 2012

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

I've Been Flat Out Like a Lizard Drinking!

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Sorry it’s been sooooo long since my last entry – I’ve been flat out like a lizard drinking!

What does that mean? Read the following to find out! It's a bit long, but it's not difficult. がんばって!

In “standard” English (there’s really no such thing!), to be flat out means to be trying your hardest or to be very busy.

Here are some examples…

Even though he was running flat out (trying his hardest), he didn’t win the race.

We were so flat out (busy) at work, I didn’t have time for lunch.

To be flat out also means to lie very flat on something.

Here’s an example of that meaning…

He was lying flat out on the sofa, fast asleep.

It’s a curious fact that lizards can’t swallow because of the inside shape of their mouths. When a lizard drinks, it has to push itself against the ground – lie flat out – and flick water down it throat with its tongue.

In Australia, we like to make our English sound more interesting by using unexpected comparisons or by replacing commonly used words with well-known but unexpected ones. When we’re very busy we often say, “I’m flat out (busy) like a lizard drinking (lying very flat).” This comparison doesn’t make any sense, but we Australians think it makes our speech sound more colourful.

Next time you feel you have too much to do, say “I’m flat out like a lizard drinking!” It’ll make you smile, and that’ll make your work just a little easier to get through!

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Wednesday, January 04, 2012

Back to School Today

Be & Me Eikaiwa Club (Be ＆ Me 英会話 Club) starts its 2012 lessons from today. We're looking forward to seeing you soon!

Click on the links below to view our January calendar or 360º photos of the school...

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PS. I love the photo of Ninomiya Kinjiro! I found it on the Internet, however, I could not find the photographer's name. If this is your photo, please let me know.

Sunday, January 01, 2012

Enter the Dragon (Happy New Year!)

Welcome to 2012, the Year of the Dragon! Here's wishing you all a happy, healthy, & fun-filled year! Roar! (グオォォォ！)

PS. The above artwork was painted by our son. He got an "A" for art on his first report card.

PPS. Enter the Dragon was the first Kung Fu movie I ever saw. Check it out...

Thursday, December 01, 2011

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Tuesday, November 22, 2011

It's Flea Market, Not Free Market!

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Recently, some of our friends opened a stall (a temporary shop) at a local flea market. Many people in Japan think it's "free market." But if you think about it, nothing's free. The people who open a stall have to pay money to the organizers, and the customers have to pay money for the things they buy.

The real meaning comes from flea (ノミ), a small insect that lives in clothes and or body hair and eats blood.

A Flea

Many flea-market stalls sell old clothes. If those clothes haven't been washed carefully, they might have fleas in them.

When I explained that to our friends, they started to feel...

Itchy!

Next time you go to a flea market, try NOT to think about the meaning too much!

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Friday, November 11, 2011

Happy Pocky Day!

Today is Pocky Day! The reason November 11th is Pocky Day is pretty clear...

Today is an extra special Pocky Day because it's 11/11/11!

How do you celebrate Pocky Day? Well, that’s easy! Just buy some Pockies & share them with your family & friends!

Did you know that they have Pockies in other countries? About 15 years ago, I travelled through Europe with my sister. We took a 3-day bus tour to Pompeii & Amalfi from Rome. (Everybody should visit Pompeii & Amalfi for 3 days!) On the way to Pompeii, the bus stopped at a service station [gas stand] for a break. I felt like a snack – something chocolatey – so I went for a wander through the convenience store. That’s when I found the European version of Pockies…

“The Mikado” is a famous Gilbert & Sullivan musical that is popular in Europe. Maybe that’s why Glico changed the name for the European market.

Internationally, November 11th is Armistice Day (in some countries it’s known as “Poppy Day”), the memorial of the end of World War One (“The War to End All Wars” – Mmmmmm?). An armistice is an agreement to stop fighting. The armistice that ended World War One was signed at 11:00 am, on November the 11th (“the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month"). People usually remember Armistice Day by stopping everything they are doing at exactly 11:00 am, and thinking quietly for 2 minutes about all the people who died in the war.

I guess you can do both today. At 11:00 am, stop whatever you’re doing and think about the uselessness of war and the sacrifices made by all of our ancestors in the name of peace. Sometime after that, cheer yourself up again by sharing some Pockies with your family and friends!

Tuesday, November 01, 2011

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Monday, October 31, 2011

Halloween Party at Ola: The Photos

Click here for Be & Me's Photos of Ola's Halloween Party

Ola's theme for this year's Halloween Party was "The 80's." Boy George, Michael Jackson, Madonna, MC Hammer, even an 80's Drag Queen (we nick-named her Priscilla. And, YES!, it's a HER!). What else could you ask for? Well... a red-Afroed Brazilian, a London bobby, a Mexican wrestler, a cowboy, Kamen Rider, a family of Transformers, a big-headed Death, lots of long legs in short, red mini skirts, witches, zombies, and a Big Mac with a large Coke to go! A good time was had by all!

Click here for Be & Me's Photos of Ola's Halloween Party

Click here for Shino's Photos of Ola's Halloween Party

Friday, October 28, 2011

Halloween Party in Shinsaibashi Tomorrow Night (October 29th, 2011)

Tomorrow night, October 29th, Ola Tacos Bar (a really cool Mexican bar in Shinsaibashi, Osaka) is holding its Halloween Party. The party is part of a bigger event called "The 5 Hallows." You can read all about it (in Japanese) here: The 5 Hallows

Click here for a map to Ola

You can check out photos from Ola's previous Halloween parties by clicking on the following links...

Ola's Halloween Party 2010

Ola's Halloween Party 2009

Ola's Halloween Party 2008

Hope to see you there! Remember - it's more fun if you wear a costume!

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Change = Transform

The above poster of Barack Obama (on the left) became very famous when he was campaigning to be President back in 2008. Recently, I found this parody poster (on the right). "To change" means "to transform." The robot in the poster is Optimus Prime, leader of the good Transformers.

I found the poster while I was researching this year's Halloween costumes for my family & I. This year we are...

Arcee, Bumblebee, Optimus Prime

Our costumes had their first outing last Sunday at...

the Be ＆ Me 英会話 Club Halloween Picnic  for kids

We're planning to make an appearance again this Saturday night, October 29th, at the Ola Halloween Party in Shinsaibashi, Osaka.

You can check out photos from Ola's previous Halloween parties by clicking on the following links...

Ola's Halloween Party 2010

Ola's Halloween Party 2009   

    Ola's Halloween Party 2008

Hope to see you there!  Remember - it's more fun if you wear a costume!

Friday, October 21, 2011

It's Halloween Already!

Halloween is here! You can start to celebrate from this Sunday!

For Kids & their Parents: The Be ＆ Me 英会話 Club Halloween Picnic for kids will be held this Sunday, October 23rd, from 1:00 in the afternoon. Trick-or-Treat will start at 2:00 pm so don't be late. Please talk to Rigby or Mayumi if you want to take part. (Click here for photos from last year's picnic)

For Adults: The very, very funny bilingual (English & Japanese) comedy troupe The Pirates of the Dotombori are holding their Halloween show this Sunday, October 23rd, from 7:00 pm. The show is being held at LOXO DONTA Black, a really cool theater in Tennoji, Osaka (Click here for map). It should be a really fun show! Check out their flyer...

The Pirates of the Dotombori

Thursday, October 06, 2011

Live Music in Shinsaibashi this Saturday, October 8th, from 8:00 pm

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Our good friend Dave has recently started singing with a rock band called Revolution. Revolution are playing at the Shinsaibashi Blarney Stone this Saturday, October 8th, from about 8:00 pm. The show is free!

The Blarney Stone has great pub food - fish and chips, hamburgers, and so on - so we recommend you go a little early and very hungry! We'll be there from about 7:00 pm. Hope to see you there!

Click on Shinsaibashi Blarney Stone for a map.

Click on Revolution for more videos.

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Monday, October 03, 2011

Halloween Craft Day for Children this Sunday, October 9th from 2:00 pm

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It's October already! That means Halloween ( ハロウィン ) is coming soon. This Sunday, October 9th, Be & Me 英会話 Club is holding a Halloween craft lesson for kids at the Tsurumi Kumin Center, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. Rigby, Mayumi, and guest teacher Melanie will be teaching kids how to make masks and decorations for Halloween. The charge is ¥1,500 (¥1,000 yen for existing students and their immediate family [brother, sister, son &/or daughter]). Call 06-6915-2613 before Saturday at 6:00 pm to make a reservation.

Hope to see you there!

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Saturday, October 01, 2011

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Friday, September 23, 2011

Bilingual Comedy Show in Shinsaibashi this Sunday, September 25th

Aimi & Hiroki Laughing at "The Pirates of the Dotombori"

Last Month, Mayumi & I (Be ＆ Me 英会話 Club) went to see the bilingual comedy group "The Pirates of the Dotombori" with a some new friends, Aimi & Hiroki. As you can see from the photo above, they had a great time!

The next day, Aimi sent me this e-mail...

Good morning，Rigby！

Last night's show was very very exciting：）

I enjoyed it very much．

Thank you for sending me the information about them！

I love PIRATE OF DOUTONBORI☆

If you get information about their next show，please tell me！

Aimi：）

It looks like Aimi's a fan, doesn't it?!

The good news is that their next show is this Sunday, September 25th, from 7:30 pm at The Blarney Stone in Shinsaibashi (Map). The charge is ¥1,500, that includes one drink.

Watch the video below to learn more about "The Pirates of the Dotombori"...

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

International Party this Saturday, September 24th, in Shinsaibashi, Osaka

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Rigby & Mayumi (Be ＆ Me 英会話 Club) at the FIFO International Party in Shinsaibashi, Osaka

Back in July, Mayumi & I gave a presentation on how to make friends in English at a FIFO International Party
in Shinsaibashi, Osaka. More photos here!

FIFO are holding another party in Shinsaibashi this Saturday, September 24th, from 7:00 pm. You can get more information & register for the party here: FIFO International Party Have fun!

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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

A Brush with Fame

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On Saturday, September 10th, my family & I went to MateRock, a Tohoku-Earthquake charity concert organised by a group of Australians (and their Japanese family & friends) living in Hakuba, Japan. The top 5 acts were big-name performers from Australia. Of course, they were supported by some talented bands, drummers, and dancers from Japan.

There were a lot of Australians in the audience, including Olympic-gold-medal-winning speed skater Steve Bradbury (pictured above with my wife Mayumi). Steve's a little famous in Japan. They still show his winning race on kids' TV. If you meet a famous person, you can say you had "a brush with fame."

If you visit Mayumi's Blog , you can read more about Steve and watch a very interesting video about how he won the gold medal.

Mayumi's Blog: http://ameblo.jp/be-and-me/entry-11019889112.html

I'll be posting some photos & videos from MateRock soon!

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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Puzzle Project Exhibition in Hommachi, Osaka, Extended to Saturday, September 17th

Good news: The Puzzle Project exhibition at the Tachibana Gallery ( 06-6532-4395 ), in Nishi-Hommachi, has been extended to Saturday, September 17th.

Monday, September 05, 2011

Puzzle Project Exhibition in Hommachi, Osaka

The ongoing Puzzle Project is holding another exhibition from today, September 5th, until Saturday, September 10th. There will be more than 450 puzzle pieces on show at the Tachibana Gallery ( 06-6532-4395 ), in Nishi-Hommachi. There will be an opening party this evening from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.

Come and check it out!

Saturday, September 03, 2011

MateRock - Australian Rock Concert in Hakuba

Next Saturday, September 10th, there will be a big rock concert in Hakuba, Japan. Many famous rock bands from Australia will be performing along with dance groups, comedians, and Japanese indies bands. It's a charity concert raising money to help victims of the Tohoku Earthquake. THIS WILL BE BIG!

The Show: MateRock

Travel Information: Hotel & Tickets

Hope to see you there!

Thursday, September 01, 2011

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Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Virtual Classroom (Translated)

今年はじめ、グーグルが僕たちの英会話学校の写真を撮影に来たことをブログで書きました。( Be & Me Googled )　大阪・心斎橋にある僕たちの英会話学校をバーチャルに見学できるようになりました！　上記の写真の上にカーソルをおいて前後左右に動かして、教室内をじっくりご覧ください！

そしてカーソルをドアの外へと動かすと、教室のあるビルの概観や通りまで見ることができますよ！

Click here グーグルマップのページには左のリンクをクリックして下さい！

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Virtual Classroom

Earlier this year, I wrote about our school being photographed by Google ( Be & Me Googled ). Well, our English conversation school in Shinsaibashi, Osaka, is now completely interactive! Put your cursor on the above photo and move it around to get a complete view of the inside of our school.

If you follow the arrow out the door, you can even move around outside the entrance to our building...

Click here to check out our Google Map page.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Bilingual Comedy Show in August

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The bilingual comedy group "Pirates of the Dotombori" is doing another show at Tin's Hall (06-6773-5955), a damn fine bar in Tennoji, on Sunday, August 28th, from 6:00 pm. The show is part of a swimsuit & BBQ event. It looks like the Pirates might be doing a parody of AKB48 as part of their show. The charge is ¥2,000. That includes food from the BBQ. Hope to see you there!

Watch this video to find out more about "Pirates of the Dotombori"

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Monday, August 01, 2011

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Thursday, July 07, 2011

PUZZLE PROJECT Video

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Here’s a short video of The PUZZLE PROJECT at KIX that I shot last Saturday night in Uni Pon Pon Kau Kau, a cool bar & gallery space in Umeda, Osaka. To see so many pieces by so many different artists on the walls at the same time was really impressive.

The music in this video is from “Mondo Erotica!” by Jun Miyake. I first heard this album while drinking at Uni Pon Pon Kau Kau. I was so impressed, I went out & bought it the very next day!

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Saturday, July 02, 2011

PUZZLE PROJECT at KIX now in Umeda

Back in March, I wrote about The Puzzle Project at KIX. Those puzzle pieces are now on show in Umeda, Osaka. Takashi Inaba, the organiser of the Puzzle Project, has a bar & gallery space in Umeda called Uni Pon Pon Kau Kau (06-6313-2644).

Be & Me & friends will be visiting the bar for drinks tonight from about 7:30 pm. If you can't join us tonight, the pieces will be on show until Tuesday, July 7th. If you can't make it to the bar, you can check it out here...

Friday, July 01, 2011

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Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Simon Yates & Friends Live this Saturday

This Saturday (June 25th), our friend Simon Yates will be playing live acoustic music with a couple of his friends at Andy's Imagine, a cool little bar in Rokkomichi, near Kobe. If you're down Kobe way (or you're looking for an excuse to be down Kobe way), you should definitely check it out.

Here are the details...

Who? Simon Yates on guitar & vocals, Shinchan on drums, & (probably) Glen Gregus on Bass
Where? Andy's Imagine (090-1133-1501) in Rokkomichi, near Kobe - Click here for map
When? Saturday, June 25th, from 8:00 - 10:00 pm
How much? It's free! The band are playing for tips. Throw some money in the jar to thank them for sharing their time & talent!

The above video will give you an idea of what to expect. (Tomo, the bassist in that video, will not be playing this weekend.)

Wednesday, June 08, 2011

The Flying Spaghetti Monster

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Recently, I was teaching some lessons in a kindergarten. One of the classrooms was decorated with the students' paintings of space. Most of the paintings featured a drawing of the student in an origami rocket with a background of stars. The above painting caught my eye because it had all the important things you expect to see in a painting of space - stars, a rocket, the Earth, the Sun, and The Flying Spaghetti Monster (explained in Japanese)!

That's right! The Flying Spaghetti Monster!

By the way, I think it's an interesting coincidence that believers in The Flying Spaghetti Monster also celebrate International Talk-Like-a-Pirate Day.

You can find an awful lot of Flying Spaghetti Monster videos on YouTube.

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Wednesday, June 01, 2011

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生徒のみなさんへ :
http://beandme.blog6.fc2.com/blog-category-5.html

よろしくお願いします！