For those few regular readers out there, my hiatus is almost over. I am getting settled in my new job, home renos are done, and life is returning to whatever can be considered “normal” with an active 2 year old in the house. Basically, I have some time to blog again.

Other than reliving some great memories, one of my favourite things about Drinking in Japan (the blog, not the activity) was the fact that I could repost my original stories 10 years after they happened. With the break I took I have some catching up to do. I expect that I will be posting more than once a day until I have caught up with the story before the end.

Coming up in the next few months:

• The ending of UPS’s visit to Japan, including stories about male frontal nudity!
• An change in my relationship with The Penpal!
• Ninja museum!
• Green beer!
• A night out in Osaka!
• A visit from parents!
• Random stories about students and teachers!
• Facial hair growth!
• A farewell tour!

Thanks for your patience, and I hope you enjoy reading about my adventures.

-DIJ