Not much in Japan I believe. However over the last couple of years things have been changing. There are frequently young Nepalis working in the fantastic Lawson konbini just next to my apartment building. They are smiling, efficient and speak excellent Japanese. They also speak English. I believe they have to study Japanese at special courses, which gives them the right to a visa. There was a chap from Sri Lanka serving there yesterday. I know of at least one British immigrant – me.
Anyway a direct result of this wave of immigrants is the opening of a Nepali restaurant just a stone’s throw from my apartment.
We go there to eat and drink Nepali stuff.
On another tack, I try to start the motor in the boat. It does not turn over but only emits a sad little click. This has happened several times before and is usually because of a jammed up starter motor. I am downhearted as it is a reasonably big job to fix. However I charge the battery and hooray she starts straight away! I am very pleased with myself – such mechanical skill.
The Quiet Ripple Defines The Pond 
Looks an interesting and tasty meal. Good to know that Nepali/Indian food can be had in Japan – or at least in Okinawa! Our recent Japanese visitor was keener to have a go at that peak of British food – Fish & Chips. Sadly the place we chose did a rather sub-standard version that night but Kayo was pleased to have it anyway!
Well done with that ancient looking engine. I wonder how old it really is?