I'm talking in the business sense here, but threats only matter if it's someone or something you care about. If the threat comes from someone who isn't a threat, it's not a threat. If you're in a different market altogether, let it slide. It may sound like they are trying to gain dominance, but if […]

These were a little expensive, around 100yen per cup, compared to half that sometimes. The beans smelled quite nice, they were small and not oily at all, a lighter roast. Now for the taste, to be honest, at first they're just alright. There's a bit of bitterness at first, but a mellow flavour is there […]

We all think of getting fired as the worst possible thing that can happen to us, so much so that we actively do everything we can to avoid it (well, not always). It can be a little humiliating, and feel like a breakup, but it's not all that bad. Sometimes we need an outsider to […]

Waste of space. Waste of time. Waste my space. Waste my time. Writing this is a waste of time. Waste my time on your own time. Waste of space.

Zen is all about acceptance. The reason why monks sit in that position is because it is the ultimate position to for acceptance. By sitting like this you stop using your feet and hands, the things that most make us human. More than half of the bones in your body are in your hands and […]

Japan has developed over the millennia as thousands and thousands of small communities. New Zealand, on the other hand, hasn't. New Zealand is built on many people living isolated. With less of a community feel. Both have their advantages. But I think there are certain times when one is better than the other. Looking at […]

Sometimes when I go to a café for example with my friends, my Japanese friends say it's like we are in a foreign country. Or sometimes people say photos of Japan look like photos from a different country. I think this shows a lack of pride in their own country. They are saying this because […]