This winter, martial arts teacher, Benjamin Gross, began a new class at Kyoto Impact Hub in the Japaneses classical martial arts tradition of Kobudō. I asked Benjamin to explain a little about the classes: Kobudō 古武道, the martial way of ancient Japan originated over 500 years ago. Although through the ages many schools of the various traditions have become forgotten or … [Read more...]
English Speaking Doctors in Kyoto – Recommended by Local Residents
Should you fall sick while visiting Kyoto, it will give you much peace of mind to know that your doctor is both reputable and can speak your language! Here is a list of English Speaking Doctors recommended by local residents. This list is not exhaustive of course so please add your own recommendations in the comments: Kyoto Furitsu Medical University Hospital have English … [Read more...]
Crossfit Kyoto
Last month Mewby and I completed an 8 lesson "Elements" training program over 4 weeks at Russell Trott's Crossfit Kyoto. I have to say that Russell is an excellent trainer, who takes everyone's personal abilities/needs fully into account during training and always with good humour. If you want to get fit, or at least start to feel fitter than you are now, you can't go wrong … [Read more...]
Makimura Dental Clinic
Like most people I'm not keen on visits to the dentist and tend to put them off for as long as possible. However, if I want to keep this set of gnashers in good nick then it's important to get them checked out occasionally. When I do so, I want a dentist who can explain things to me in English and I want someone I trust. I've had bad experiences with unscrupulous dentists, in … [Read more...]
Feeling Blue?
Here's Ian Ropke with some advice for beating the summer blues... Nine tips for residents who are feeling a bit low or a bit homesick For foreigners who find themselves in Kyoto and who are feeling lonely or homesick, here are a few simple things you can do to get through the day with a smile. 1. Try to get to know as many dogs as you can. When you can't get human … [Read more...]
Sakabe International Clinic
I'm starting a new job soon and so had to have a general health check-up; blood test, blood pressure, x-ray, electrocardiogram, height, weight, the full works. I went to Sakabe International Clinic and it was fast, efficient and the doctor as well as being a fluent English speaker has an excellent bedside manner. No matter how good your Japanese ability is, when it comes to … [Read more...]
