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today I moved to Tokyo!

the journal of Michael Werneburg

twenty-seven years and one million words

Tokyo, 2006.03.08

I've taken the plunge, and among the newest residents in this city of 30+ million.

I've wanted to return to life abroad for some time now, just never imagined that it would be Japan. I don't speak the language, and I certainly can't read. But with my visa troubles behind me, I'm ready to make a go of it.

As a visible minority, I'll be in the tiny minority indeed.

rand()m quote

I'm pleased and happy to repeat the news that we have, in fact, caught and killed a large predator that supposedly injured some bathers. But, as you see, it's a beautiful day, the beaches are open and people are having a wonderful time.

—Mayor Vaughn, Jaws