Honestly I think the main struggle of expatriation in a foreign country is the inevitable loneliness as time passes by. Anyone who's lived abroad should understand this to some degree, friends move, places

Recently decided to try and do some home made sausage making since living in Japan makes finding some things from home nearly impossible if you live outside of major urban centers like Chorizo or andouille

So, It's been a long time since I've posted, long story. To say the least of it my laptop is dead forever and I've been on the move. Quick stops in Beijing, California, and Nevada where a 12-hour ordeal

Saw this sign at the gym and had to laugh, some things I suppose are lost in translation. Steepshot IPFS IOS Android Web

A moment Steepshot IPFS IOS Android Web

Misspelling in Japan Steepshot IPFS IOS Android Web

Some books I located my mother used to read to me as a child Steepshot IPFS IOS Android Web

Been trying to perfect my work on the my pellet smoker. Here in Japan it’s not nearly as common to bbq and grill as much as we did in the states so, I feel fortunate to be able to do it at all. That said,

So my travels have brought me to Mima City in Tokushima prefecture. Mima is Beautiful Horse or 美馬 because at one time this place was known for horses. A small duing town the people have been making efforts

So today I woke up to the sun shining through my window. It was an absolutely beautiful day. Inthought to myself, I could spend the day doing some much needed indoor cleaning or, laze out in the sun. I

I have been living abroad across Japan for 6 years now, and have come to realize that the hardest part of expatriate life, is finding a stable community. Friends as always will eventually materialize but

Slowly but surely I’ve been honing my bbq skills to the point where I’m getting consistent results. Need a little work before it’s perfect but it’s all about the journey right?:) All original spice blends

This struck me as interesting Steepshot | IPFS | Google Play

No less amazing than the fact that I’m here. You can feel the energy in the area and the feeling is inspiring. The kamakura dai butsu has to be one of the most iconic sites of Japan. Known all over the

Beer is the elixer of life. And craft beer has turned life into an Artform. Rampaging through the local craft beer scene I’ve had nothing but fun observing the different varieties of beer and meeting the

Horse sashimi in kawasaki! Steepshot | IPFS | Google Play

Off again on another beer soaked jiurney to try the tipple Tokyo has on tap. First stop in Akihabara at the Hitachino Brewing Lab nice selection of beers with 9 in house taps. Instarted with the Hitachino

On the tour of beer and happiness So out on an adventure. Yokohama beer tour started in the am and has continued until the pm. The goal is was to find all of the best craft spots in town with a focus on

Iron Maiden Trooper Craft beer has crossed the border

So, for those who may not know. In the kanto area one spot at the moment offers so many beer options it’s crazy. The craft beer movement is still in it’s formative stages in Japan. But a few places are