What’s up! I’m Steve and this site is mostly about my experiences while I’m in Japan.

Let’s rewind a little bit shall we?
During the spring of 2007 my Fiancee, Mai, said to me “I’m graduating college soon. Do you want to check out Japan and see what it’s like?” to which I responded with out hesitation “Oh hellz yeah!” The decision was made. Tickets were purchased. I finished up my bowling league. To start our adventure we decided to sell everything we owned with the exception of each of our 2 checked bags, 2 carry ons, and snowboard. This would be my first time visiting Japan.

Fast forward to now:
Japan is awesome! I had a round trip ticket but I’m not sure what happened to that return ticket. I don’t speak much Japanese but I’m working on it.

A little about me:
I’m an American from the Midwest. My consulting business allows me to be 100% mobile so BAM here I am! I knew around 10 Japanese words when I moved to Japan and I’m learning Japanese while I’m here. Nice! I have lived in the countryside near a small town in south Kyushu island and I’m currently living in Fukuoka.

Why did I start this site?
I didn’t speak Japanese when I arrived, and I didn’t know anybody that spoke fluent English so I suppose the real reason I started this site was to entertain myself. I started writing about whatever I wanted, but I’m trying to stick to the Japan topic and share some experiences, weird and crazy things in Japan, and answers I find to my own questions. Maybe it’ll help somebody out or at least give them a good laugh or ‘What the…’ look on their face. Life is what you make of it so you might as well Japan it UP!