Lover Wanted

Lover Wanted

My writing career began in December 1998 with this piece in the monthly English-language features and listing magazine, Kansai Time Out. At the time, there was also a weekly free, A5, black-and-white, classified ads paper, Kansai Flea Market. It listed jobs,...
The Spanna

The Spanna

The Spanish City and Whitley Bay Pleasure Gardens opened in May 1910. Recently refurbished into bars and restaurants, it has also previously housed amusement arcades, a ballroom, the Starlight Rooms bar, and of course the famous rides and sideshows. Immortalised in...
Learning is Good; Education be Bad

Learning is Good; Education be Bad

Our company offers a variety of products and services, and I felt we needed a parent brand which would care for them and we and clients could relate to. We chose ME Learning as we foster learning, and are not involved in education. I’ve written widely on this. I’ve...
Stats Entertainment

Stats Entertainment

Moran actually outperforms Elon Musk.* Not only does the frivolity restart with the borders reopening, but I’m finally updating and re-posting articles from my archives. Back in May, 2022, Elon Musk suggested on Twitter that if Japan didn’t start doing a...
Jobs in Japan Podcast

Jobs in Japan Podcast

I hope everybody enjoyed a good Golden Week break. I recently spoke to Charlie Moritz from the Jobs in Japan podcast. We did three podcasts that you can watch and listen to at the links below. Be great to hear any questions or comments. Recently Elon Musk caused a bit...