Rick in Japan

Three telephone numbers

After more than four years on Maui I decided I needed a change. I tried learning the Japanese language. That didn’t happen so I went to Japan on a hope and a prayer. I assume it was the hope that padi off. I’m still in Japan with my own business and a lovely wife, daughters and grandkids. Somebody up there must like me.

Visit Grandpas graves 2006

I'll introduce you to a couple of Japanese customs. Then I'll tell the story of when Miwako and I took our daughters to Michigan to visit my grandfather's graves. It would be my first time and last time to visit them both. I did it because of the influence of the Japanese culture on me.

The Filth Brothers drive half the USA

Busted flat in Key West. John took to playing his guitar as i passed around the hat. That was midway through our journey. John and I drove from Snowmass, CO to Detroit, Mi, to NYC, to Key West FL, to Joplin, Mo, then back to Snowmass in just over one month in spring, 1979. It was some adventure with some hiccups. 

Quit Smoking

I started smoking cigarettes when I was 13 or 14. It's a disgusting habit. I smoked a lot over the next 30 years or so. I finally quit when I got married and had our first child. It took a long time to quit but I had a plan. I explain that plan here.

Introduction to RAM in Japan Podcast

I was born Detroit, Mi 1952, I grew up arrogant, conceited, handsome, selfish, and lucky. That luck got to where I am today, in Japan. I moved to Colorado then Maui then Japan. I married Miwako and we run the RAM English Service. These podcasts explain how an ass-hole such as me survived and am living happily ever after... I hope.

Annual Physical Examination 2026

i usually get my physical in January. The kindergartens require it. I personally would like to know the results, too. This time my dementia caught up with me. But as it turns out all's well that ends well.

Dominoes with Crazy boys

3 wild and crazy boys Words

These three boys, 11, 13 and 14 enjoy English at my school. Occasionally we wing it and they can get carried away. This is one of those times.

Halloween in Snowmass

i celebrated one Halloween in Snowmass Colorado. Many people make their costumes and so did I. It was fun, I drank too much (So, what's new?) and paid for it in the end.

Trick or treat 4 year olds

It’s Halloween. The kids are trick and treating.