Lotteria Cheese Tower Burger

I'll be the first to admit that I've eaten a lot of shitty food in my life. But nothing could have prepared me for Lotteria's Cheese Tower Burger. That's because it's got ten patties. Yes, that's right, TEN. I thought it'd be hilarious to give it a go but the burger was so big that I couldn't physically fit it into my mouth. So, I tried to eat the sides of it for a bit before giving up, putting it back down on the tray and watching it just sort of sloppily fall apart. Much like my sense of respect for my own body.

Sakurajima

The city of Kagoshima in southern Kyushu has its own active volcano, which goes by the name of Sakurajima. Although rather pretty, it's a little unsettling noticing large plumes of smoke emerge from it as you sit there eating your lunch.

Looking at this picture reminded me of that movie The Mask. Remember? Jim Carrey had that catchphrase "Smmokin'"? That movie was the worst. It disturbs me that this catchphrase has subconsciously stuck with me through the years to the point where it just pops into my head when I see something that is, indeed, smoking. Stupid The Mask...

Sorry, just popped down to the shops there for a bit...

So, it's been over 5 months since I've updated this blog. Needless to say, all kinds of very exciting things have happened to me during this period, including getting a new toilet, finding a brand of beer named "Nude Beer" and more! Read on, then, for other similarly scintillating tales...

One of the many reasons I have chosen to stay in Japan for another year

For the record, let it be known that I have never dressed up as Santa Claus and snuck into the room of a child. In Japan.

Shopping in Daimyo

When it comes to fashion, these cats clearly don't mess around.

"The Placenta"

I don't even know anymore.

Antiques Café

Finding good coffee is surprisingly difficult in Japan. I won't lie to you, again and again in times of weakness, I've turned to the lurid, ubiquitous, green glow of Starbucks.

Needless to say, then, I was overjoyed when my mate Lynn recently introduced me to this wee gem of a café in her town. Stepping inside, I felt as if I were returning to those long-lost days I spent as a boy, herding sheep and making fine cheese in the French countryside.

In addition to excellent coffee, there are all manner of delicious crepes, quiches and soups on offer at Antiques Café. There is also, unsurprisingly, a delightful antiques showroom attached.

Unfortunately, Lynn lives in Nagayo, Nagasaki - approximately 3.5 hours away by express train. So, it's back to Starbucks for the time being then.