Occupation: ALT English Teacher, Karate Teacher and dojo owner
I am an American ALT permanent resident of Japan (Okinawa). I teach English Communications Skills at a local Japanese middle school by day, and UechiRyu KarateDo in the evening in the dojo attached to my home. I have been training in UechiRyu since 1974, mostly training on Okinawa since 1979.
Tue 16 Nov, 2021 09:26 pm - We have a sort of silicon sponge in Japan we call "German sponge". Quite common here, can be found in just about every household, and very inexpensive. I use it for cleaning mirrors,... (view)
Mon 1 Nov, 2021 03:06 am - By the way, I see several "age progression" programs, but they just age a face to approximate what it might look like in 20 years or so. I can't seem to find a free forensic photo... (view)
Mon 1 Nov, 2021 12:57 am - OK, "facial recognition" has become something of a controversial subject in many societies. But I have a research question that needs the tech...
I have a very good photo of a young... (view)
Mon 25 Oct, 2021 06:44 am - Masks are not mandated in some places. Here in Japan, at least in schools and government facilities, etc. everyone masks. On military installations here in Japan, it is regulation that everyone... (view)
Mon 25 Oct, 2021 01:14 am - I’ve taught in my local Okinawan middle school system for the past 19 years. In Japan, the new school year begins in April. I was transferred from my old school to the newly-built middle... (view)
Thu 7 Oct, 2021 02:54 pm - Good morning from Okinawa.
I think most of us have been called "dear, sugar, sweetie, darling, honey", etc. by those other than significant in out personal lives. I usually just... (view)
