SAIGONNEZUMIJuly 2018
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Daily Life
Chasing the Father's Shadow: Vietnamese Children of Japanese Soldiers
This was an interesting documentary by NHK World that looked at the children of Japanese soldiers and their Vietnamese wives. A friend sent me the link when I mentioned…
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Daily Life
Accident in District 6
When I am riding to Long An Province, this traffic circle in District 6 always makes me nervous. It is very congested and shared by motorbikes, cars and buses alike…
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Fitness
New Powerlifting Gym in Saigon (Evo Strength Fitness)
Last week I had the chance to visit Evo Strength & Fitness, the newest powerlifting gym in Saigon that can also accommodate Olympic-style weightlifting. The gym is…
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Patternz helps Japanese families find their family crests (kamon)
Matsunaga Family from Saga I have been very interested in researching the history of my Japanese mother's family heritage. Growing up, she told me stories about the…
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Daily Life
Water Spray from Truck in Highway DT10 (Long An Province)
Another video taking place on Highway DT10 in the Long An Province on the way to Duc Hoa, Vietnam. I was riding behind this truck when I noticed a spray of water. I was…
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Daily Life
Dangerous truck passing in Long An Province
This is a start of four postings of my motorcycle trips just for this week. Riding on the highway can be a bit dangerous in Vietnam. You hear about many fatalities from…
