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The Sights, Sounds, Smells, and Tastes of Japan

Here are the chronicles of my adventures in Japan. Living in western Tokyo, I've had the opportunity to visit all the major tourist hotspots, and some places off the beaten track. The latter category is normally saved for a person's second or third trip to Japan, but if you want to spice your first trip up a bit, you can try one of these.

The Wanderers

Follow the travels and travails of the wanderers as they travel here and there, and check out new and interesting sights and restaurants.

News and Views

Interesting news items from around the world, and some of my views about the world we live in, culture, society, life, or frankly anything that will stimulate discussion.

Elaine's Travels

Traveling has become a major focus in my retirement years.

Europe is Wonderful After All These Years

In 1982, I quit my Job at the Social Security Administration to travel to Europe. I took out all of my retirement pension money, and together with my meager bank savings account, embarked on a summer long journey to as many countries as my money would carry me to.

I traveled very cheaply. With Europass in hand, I visited over 15 countries during my summer of adventure. It was truly a life changing experience, because it gave me the confidence to continue my travels, most notably my move to Japan in 1984.

Flash forward to 2018. The wife and ...

John and Marie Part 1

This curriculum includes lessons, vocabulary and quizzes that focus on the lives of John and Marie, a typical couple navigating life together. We begin the story before John and Marie met, going back in time to the 1990's. From there we will follow their journey through their early working years, how they met, their relationship, and well, we shall see where the story leads!

There will be many idioms included in the lessons that are used very commonly by native English speakers. Knowledge of idioms should be a priority for advanced English learners.

Personal Computers

This curriculum provides a high level review of the hardware, software, and network components of a personal computer.

Dr. John Tanaka, MD

This curriculum of lessons will focus on healthcare in many different facets. Follow Dr. Tanaka as he works his wonders, providing the best care for his patients.

Please note - these lessons should not to be used for the diagnosis or treatment any any real illness. They are intended to get you familiar with common ailments and their English descriptions. If you are ill, consult a real doctor or website that specializes in medical information instead of this website. Thank you for your attention!

Virtual and Augmented Reality

Sometimes we want to get away from it all, right? We want to go to a place where we are isolated from the daily grind, pressure, and well, life in general. That is where VR and AR come in. We'll explore the latest technologies and products out there, and learn some new English words too!

See Our Samraisms!

How about a little Samra family culture to lightenup up your day? Click the link below to see our collection of Samraisms!

Samraisms

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🏈 The Strentzel Muir House is the Best Place to Learn About the Real John Muir

🏈 The Edo Tokyo Open Air Architecture Museum

🏈 Ichirō Hatoyama's Residence, Hatoyama Hall, in Otowa

🏈 The Ministry of Justice, Where We Found Justice After All

🏈 Akasaka Palace, the State Guest House

🏈 Okutama Mukashi Michi Trailhead and Hikawa Gorge

🏈 A Hike and Lunch at Hatonosu Canyon

🏈 Seiryu Garden Sawanoi-en and the Trail to Mitake Gorge

🏈 Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens, Turn of the Century Estate for the President of Mitsubishi

🏈 US Presidential Election Deja Vu All Over Again

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The Arizona Trip - Grand Canyon and Beyond

This spring we decided to visit Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park. At the same time we wanted to visit a few other cool spots in Arizona. So, our itinerary looked like these stops: Phoenix -> Sedona -> Grand Canyon -> Page's Antelope Canyon -> Flagstaff -> Scottsdale -> Phoenix. A big look around much of Arizona gave us a great feel for what desert living is like. And people are so nice in Arizona! California, take notice!

Yountville in February

Well, the holidays have been over for a while, and the Super Bowl was last Sunday. So, it was time to start thinking about doing a little wandering up in wine country.

St. Helena was Magnificent Today

Today we went on a drive up to St. Helena, one of our favorite little towns in wine country. The weather was glorious, which made lunch taste even better!

Sunny in Sonoma

On Wednesday, we drove up to Sonoma for lunch. We visited Sonoma quite a few times last year, but have not gone there this year. So, it was time.

California Coast #1 - Fort Bragg is Worth Bragging About

A not very well known destination on the northern California coast is an old military town that offers beautiful ocean views and rustic woodlands.

California Coast #2 - I Have Found It in Eureka!

A long but delightful drive up the California coast to the beautiful bay city of Eureka was both educational and relaxing! The fascinating history of the area goes way back beyond the Gold Rush years.

A Delightful Week in Waikiki

It's always a pleasure to visit the beautiful island of Oahu. Swimming, snorkeling, and delicious dinners awaited us.

California Coast #3 - Monterey and Carmel

My sister Elaine came to visit, and we took a drive down the coast to the Monterey peninsula. Wandering the Carmel streets, popping into art gallaries and shops was a pleasure despite the rainy weather.

The Beautiful Port City of Victoria

Canada is blessed with a number of beautiful provincial capitals, but none are prettier than Victoria, British Columbia.

The Mountains are Imposing at Glacier National Park

The National Park Service describes Glacier National Park as "a showcase of melting glaciers, alpine meadows, carved valleys, and spectacular lakes." We were sold! In the fall of 2023 we explored Glacier National Park, one of America's renouned public lands in the heart of Montana.

The Strentzel Muir House is the Best Place to Learn About the Real John Muir

John Muir is often referred to as the "Father of the National Park Service." If you ever wanted to learn about John Muir this is the place for you. He lived here with his family for over 20 years. Lots of info on his life in Martinez as well as his wife’s family.