Coming of Age Day

  • Getting Real

    The year pretty much starts for real from tomorrow, having had the new year break, punctuated by a week of work, followed by another long weekend to mark Coming of Age Day. It’s gonna be a hell of a busy year. I’ve got work, which is a delight, providing stimulation, enjoyment, companionship and motivation. And with the need to obtain qualifications for my role, there will also be school should my trial period end and a position be offered. I’ll also be expected to shoulder a bigger load and take on more responsibilities. And that’s on top of a two-hour, one-way commute. Then, I have to assume a role on…

  • Getting Off to a Good Start

    So far, the winter of 2022-3 has been fairly kind to Tokyo. Unlike 2022, when the early days of January saw snow and generally gloomy weather, this year has been warm and sunny on the whole. Kangaeroo got on the bike early today and headed downtown to meet some mates near Tokyo Tower. It’s Coming of Age Day in Japan, a national holiday, and the first when legal adulthood in Japan is designated as 18 years of age instead of 20, as it had been up until this year. The holiday is also one of those made flexible a few years ago to give people more time off. While it’s…