Some new toys arrived today,...
The latest Doctor Who figures,...this time the 6th Doctor in his Blue outfit,...and the new 11th Doctor in both his regeneration episode, 10th Doctor outfit, and 11th Doctor costume.
2 of each,...one for opening and playing with, and one for safekeeping. How old am I again? I'm 42! So what? What's the use of being grown up if you can't be childish every now and then? That's one of the good things about being an adult,...you can afford 2 of everything!
Monday nights from 11pm on NHK 3 is a brilliant programme, Time Scoop Hunter! The series is made in a documentary fashion. A reporter time slips back to various times in Japanese history, and reports on the happenings, as well as interacts with the "locals". Old words, customs and incidents are explained by way of the characters talking as though nothing is scripted, and when forgotten words or plots are talked about, a small window, like on a computer pops open with a brief explanation. It's done so well!
Business meetings are often held in the PPF offices. One reason is, obviously to do business. Another is, our clients want to see the Samurai arms and armour on display in the office "Armoury". Local businessmen Tama San and Iwata San popped in recently to talk a little business and a lot of Samurai....
Hirosaki Castle in Northern Japan is celebrating it's 400th anniversary this year. As part of the campaign, local apple growers have released 100% apple juice in Hirosaki castle cans.
