Comments for Ganbatte Times

Comment on Instant Chinese for a Japanese Housewife or the JET on a Budget by Dawn

Dawn — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:58:21 +0000

Thanks guys. I really should have checked back here sooner. ;)

Comment on Conquer the Cold by Mary

Mary — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:05:12 +0000

“Don’t be the Little Match Girl.” Favorite line!

Comment on Ask Kim-Chi: Kanchos, Emotional Vampires, and Twiddling by Ashley

Ashley — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:32:48 +0000

Oh Kim-Chi. I do miss you.

Comment on Unubore Deka – Handcuffs Over Diamond Rings by Alvina

Alvina — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:45:44 +0000

Was looking to revisit everything Nagase when I saw your review and was charmed. I agree 100% about this drama…
But, they try to convince me, everytime, that girls wont go for him. It truly makes me aware that I’m watching fiction lol.

Comment on Conquer the Cold by Jarrad Morgan

Jarrad Morgan — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:32:35 +0000

A few more suggestions:

1. There are futon pads for winter that are not heated, but instead absorb and return your body heat all through the night. They cost only about 2000 yen. You can recognize them by looking for something that appears to be a large, quilted towel with elastic straps on the corners (for attaching it to the futon). Super cozy and often more effective than an electric alternative.

2. Bubble wrap your windows! Many (most?) of the windows in Japan are single paned. Buy some bubble wrap, cut it to fit the window, and attach with a light mist of water from a spray bottle. This will double the insulation value of your windows and can save you a couple of man each winter. The best part is that it’s reusable each winter! (Just label the bubble wrap w/ the window it fits.)

3. Hand/foot/back/chest warmers are dirt cheap and can last the entire day. These are little chemical packs that get warm when exposed to oxygen. I usually save these for exceptionally toasty days. I find that a single warmer on your chest or lower back will keep your entire body toasty all day. (Make sure not to put these directly on your skin unless you like chemical burns.)

Comment on Conquer the Cold by Festivity: The Proof | I Japan Go

Festivity: The Proof | I Japan Go — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:43:52 +0000

[...] yesterday and today cut down on my productivity (I am one chatty Kathy), but I did manage to write and post an article on the struggling Ganbatte Times, figure out what I wanted to send my folks for Christmas, and plan [...]

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Comment on JET Introduction Interview: Jo Kan by Margaret

Margaret — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 23:58:15 +0000

Jump shot competition?????

Comment on JET Introduction Interview: Jo Kan by Laurel Ryan

Laurel Ryan — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 23:48:08 +0000

Those jump shots are nothing short of amazing.

Comment on Taihō Ramen – 大豊ラーメン by Margaret

Margaret — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:01:19 +0000

I know, I’ve been there twice this week already. So good! You should come back and visit and we’ll go.

Comment on Uncomplimentary Postcards 2 by Ashley

Ashley — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 23:07:13 +0000

Oh my god. I felt the SAME WAY when we were there at night… creepy didn’t even begin to cover it. We arrived past 8 and it was pouring down rain… no one could give us directions to our ryokan and when we finally made it, I felt like I was in a horror film… just a little. It was a great trip ovreall, beautiful during the day, but very very deserted and unsettling at night.