Yay! Apparently that is what I am. Japan now has a new category of work visa. I amazingly get one. I drop off my application to the wonderful Kadena immigration office on Tuesday and on Thursday they call to tell me my visa is ready. I love Japan – everything works here.
Hooray!
I have heard it said that this visa simplifies application for resident status. This is my goal as it would allow me to grow old in Okinawa. Ok, I am already old but I intend to get somewhat older. Why stay in Okinawa in old age? Here are some arguments.
23 December
23 December
23 December
23 December. I think these are Little Stints. If so, they are right, dead, rare.
If I am going to stay here I need some kind of shelter. I drive North to talk to amazing architect Masak.
Something like this.
Inside
Outside
Sweet dreams are made of this.
The Quiet Ripple Defines The Pond 
Better limit the propaganda or you’ll end up with too many guests for Christmas next year and the year(s) after, or a colony of Caucasian pensioners for the duration. How’s health care out there ?