Chevalier Mal Fet

Another cultural difference - there is little to no chivalry in Japan. A student here told me that guys don't hold doors, pay for dates, or anything of the sort. Berto would not be pleased.

There's a typhoon coming over the next few days! I'm not sure what to expect, it seems to be something like a hurricane, but no one's really worried.

Thanks for all the comments and e-mails thus far. I do read them all, and give me a little time to respond.