There are loads of negativity about Islam due to the recent terroristic attacks around the world. However, I encountered a life-enlightening Islamic story that I would like to share with you.
Chinese New Year in Singapore
Chinese New Year is around the corner!
It has been for almost a decade that I have not celebrated the Chinese New Year in Japan. Even though I am by myself here in Singapore, It is still a very good feeling to experience the atmosphere, to have the long holiday, and to recall my memories from my childhood.
House hunting at Paya Lebar
I went to this place called, Paya Lebar where our Singapore offices will be relocated in March. The condominium that the agent showed me was nice and modern. it is connected to a large shopping mall. In particular, the pool is amazing.
When I went outside, a large group of women sat under the shadow of trees. They seem to be a large population of Malay Muslim here. I will keep searching see whether I can find better ones.
A very nice Japanese vegetarian restaurant
Today, I found a Japanese vegetarian restaurant also known as shÅjin ryÅri (精進料ç†) in the bustling street of Roppongi, center Tokyo! The food was exceptionally well prepared and tasty. Loved it!
Here is where you can find it. It is quite hidden, but right behind the roppongi crossing!
Leaving Japan Soon
Dear my friends in Tokyo,
Time flies! It has been almost ten years since I arrived this island, which I think I can call as my second hometown.
As some of you may already know that, I am leaving Japan soon for good – my company is relocating me to Singapore. Before saying Sayonara to Japan, I would like to catch up with anyone whoever wants to say goodbye! You have my contact, text me,  let’s grab a coffee, beer or lunch!
Beer from local supermarketÂ
First of all, I don’t live in a trend place like Azabu or Roppongi, where a plethora of imported acholic drinks are available in their supermarket. I have a limited choice of beers in my local grocery store, however I managed to try all of them for the last two weeks!
Having tried of them, I think the French beer Biere Blanche is my favorite. It has strong fruit favour.
My next goal would be trying a different craft beer that people say many good things about. Someone Internet even claim that it have more health benefit than red wine.
A working Wednesday
Today, I had this idea of recording a normal morning on the way to work. Â This idea comes from a university friend asking me sharing some photos of the streets in tokyo. I thought this also could a good source of photos to reminisce about a normal working day in Tokyo in the future.
Happy Mother’s Day
Mom… There was time when I was annoyed by your nagging about things.
But no matter what we went through, I want to say “I love you so much”.
Thanks for everything you have given to me.
one of best cooks
Food has always been an important part of my family, or I would say every Chinese family. My mother comes from a small village in China, where simple but a large variety of vegetable are usually cooked. When I was young, I sometime complained about the food she prepared for the lack of variation. Then I grew up, and left home for university and I had to cook for myself. I started to realise that I should have never said such things to people who prepared food for you.
Mother’s day is around the corner, and I am very prod of her.She is the best cook of Chinese food in my heart.
Luncheon with Sasaki San
It is a great honour to be invited to have lunch with our senior in Nomura, Sasaki-san, whose father is Taiwanese and mother is Japanese. He has been organising various events amongst the oversea Chinese community in Tokyo, devoting his time to improving the relationship and understandings between young Chinese and Japanese. He is now working in Okura hotel after retiring from Nomura. Thanks to his position, we have a discount in this Chinese restaurant in Okura.
Halloween Party
The popularity of this American culture has explored in Japan recently, and this perfectly matches the costume culture in Japan. I was invited to one of Sayaka’s friend’s Halloween party
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Today, Anthony and I encountered something unusual on a rainy cold evening in Ebisu.
When we walked down to the Ebisu station from Ebisu garden place after dinner. We heard some meowing! – It was a kitten in the bushes along the road. She was starving, exhausted, trembling and terrified. But she is so adorable and lovely.
“Someone must have abandoned her. We can’t leave her like this~” – we spoke in unison.
We decided to take her home and to give her a new life.
Now, she found it quite comfortable at her new home. I named her å°æµ after Ebisu(æµæ¯”寿)
She is also an avid reader
Her favorite yearning when she is sufficiently drowsy.
