Today didn't start out rainy, but as you can see, it ended up that way! Right now in Japan it's 梅雨 (tsuyu, the rainy season).
In the afternoon I brought Masao a bagel from Costco and Philadelphia cream cheese from Top World since he had never tried a bagel with cream cheese before. He REALLY liked it and said he wanted to go back to Costco for more bagels. Success! One of his clients was there and she told me that cream cheese had only come to Japan recently. I don't remember seeing it here two years ago, so maybe it's even new since then. Next is peanut butter?
I studied at Masao's workplace and Dave showed up, so we studied for our test together. He told me there was a place near Hirakata City Hall called Hirakata Sun Plaza where teachers on staff help you with your studies. It's a free service and I don't need a Foreign Resident Card. We're going to try that tomorrow to get some help before the JLPT.
It was raining when we had to leave for the evening, but on the way home we went to すき家 (Sukiya, a donburi restaurant with the image of being for salarymen) and had チース牛丼 (a beef and rice bowl with cheese) with tabasco sauce. It tasted like carbs and victory.
As you can see, I got absolutely drenched on the way home! I was riding my bike, and I don't trust myself holding an umbrella and steering like all the talented Japanese people do, so I became a victim to the elements. Great adventure!
Travel tips:
7. Be prepared for rain during the rainy season in Japan. Bring a raincoat or buy a cheap rain parka at a コンビニ (konbini, convenience store) if you're in Japan during the rainy season, especially if you need to ride a bike and don't want to carry an umbrella at the same time. It's also good to bring plastic bags with you so you can put your belongings in those. Don't be like me!
(All names used in this blog are pseudonyms.)
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