This was an interesting documentary by NHK World that looked at the children of Japanese soldiers and their Vietnamese wives. A friend sent me the link when I mentioned to him about attending a Japanese party here in Saigon there roughly 14 of the children were all half Japanese and half Vietnamese. This topic has always been an interest of mine since I have always wondered if … [Read more...] about Chasing the Father’s Shadow: Vietnamese Children of Japanese Soldiers
Archives for July 2018
Accident in District 6
When I am riding to Long An Province, this traffic circle in District 6 always makes me nervous. It is very congested and shared by motorbikes, cars and buses alike. Luckily I have not had an accident here yet but on this day, I watched as a woman on her motorbike literally go right into the motorbike of two guys. Luckily nobody was hurt and she left after with some help from a … [Read more...] about Accident in District 6
New Powerlifting Gym in Saigon (Evo Strength Fitness)
Last week I had the chance to visit Evo Strength & Fitness, the newest powerlifting gym in Saigon that can also accommodate Olympic-style weightlifting. The gym is located in District 7 at the Luxcity Apartments. Daniel Frazier, the owner of Evo Strength & Fitness, is an avid powerlifter who decided that he wanted to have his own gym. He gets to live his dream in … [Read more...] about New Powerlifting Gym in Saigon (Evo Strength Fitness)
Patternz helps Japanese families find their family crests (kamon)
Matsunaga Family from Saga I have been very interested in researching the history of my Japanese mother's family heritage. Growing up, she told me stories about the Matsunaga family in Japan. The Matsunaga are a samurai clan from historical Japan. Like all other samurai clans, their status was abolished with the elimination of the Han system during the Meiji Restoration in … [Read more...] about Patternz helps Japanese families find their family crests (kamon)
Water Spray from Truck in Highway DT10 (Long An Province)
Another video taking place on Highway DT10 in the Long An Province on the way to Duc Hoa, Vietnam. I was riding behind this truck when I noticed a spray of water. I was trying to pass it since the spray kept hitting my visor but as you can tell from the video, it was not that easy. It took me about two minutes but I finally got around him. It never occurred to me to tell the … [Read more...] about Water Spray from Truck in Highway DT10 (Long An Province)