• From Ingland • Graduated from Oxford University, Engineering• Has two sons, older was working at Goldman Sachs, and younger one is working in Okinawa as an instructor of diving• Has been in Japan for about 10 years in total, but not cons…

My younger brother, a person whose view in life is in stark contrast to mine; despite being only two year younger to me. He once asked me a question once, “Brother, why are you so industrious? Where are you going in life?” which truly stru…

My Brother My two years younger brother, who has a totally different character from me, casted one question, and it made me confused. I am so ambitious that I can stand hard time for moving toward the goal. On the other hand, my brother ha…

Today, I went to the Sakitori shrine (前鳥神社); located in the Kanagawa prefecture. This shrine is known for the patron deities/spirits which grant blessings and good fortune for those seeking work. Since paying my respects, I had been su…

Short Pants or Long Pants Today I was going to a shrine in Kanagawa prefecture, which name is "Sakitori Jinjya ( 前鳥神社 )," and is famous as the place of job hunting gods. Before starting looking for my job, I had also prayed there, and …