In Japanese, there is an adjective (which can be used by itself as a sentence) "Nadsukashii."  It translates something like: "Something which brings back memories," or "Something that hasn't been thought of for a long time."

I'd compare the phrase to "Walking down memory lane" or "That rings a bell."

To change Japanese adjectives to nouns, one has to add a -sa to the adjective.  This is the story of my "Nadsukashii-sa Tour."

Today, Kazuko and Kenny had plans with one of Kazuko's friends.  That left me to fend for myself for today's plans.  I decided to get a haircut at my old barber shop, because my hair was beginning to get a more-than-a-bit shaggy.

I made sure that I left REALLY early for my 4:00 appointment.  I had big plans to do some walking today.  I left Toyohashi station at around noon, and arrived at Minami-Anjo station about 40 minutes later.

From the station, I walked around my old neighborhood, reading signs that I used to not be able to read, and seeing which businesses have opened and closed in my neighborhood.  I even took a stroll past my old apartment.

In Anjo, my two biggest tasks were to find out what time I could get take-out chicken wings from a Chinese restaurant (from five), and to buy an undershirt for my golf game on Monday.

In Anjo, I also enjoyed a McDonald's lunch in the park, and I visited an entertainment complex which I used to regularily visit (Anjo Korona has REALLY changed!  I don't think that it is as interesting as it used to be however.)  I also spent a lot of time walking around my old "haunts" in the town.

After I was through with Anjo, I headed for Nishio (the other city in which I lived.)  In Nishio, I took a walk around, I bought some peaches at a grocery store (YUM YUM), and I got my haircut.  (The best thing about Japan may be the fruit.)

On the way home, I stopped in Anjo again too get some Taiwanese chicken wings at a restaurant named To-Ten-Ko.  (I wish I had gotten more!)  Next time I will buy enough for everyone in the family to have their fill.  (The wings are REALLY good!)

When I arrived back in Toyokawa (where my wife's family lives) I was surprised to see how happy Kenny was that I got back home.  He couldn't stop screaming, smiling, and banging on the high chair during dinner time.  (It reminded me of when I came home from work -he would always be so happy to see me.)  -It almost makes me look forward to going back to work in September so that I can enjoy the baby's reaction when I come home every day.

I suppose that's all for today.  Excuse the diary-like entry.  This is what's on my mind.