Heat beats blogger

Yes sorry to say that the city heat has finally forced me to put on the AC this weekend at least during the day, although I still haven’t used it at night and I am using it at 26c setting rather than 15c, which can be experienced in some shops. But I have to say good things are happening regarding AC use in Japan. 3 out of 4 universities have a set level on the AC machines so as to save energy and many places also double check that all AC units are turned off in empty classrooms. Public transportation also now has signs, which indicate that they are using ‘mild AC’. The government started a ‘Cool Biz’ initiative a few years ago whereby workers are encouraged to dress in short sleeved shirts and go without a tie and with the top button of the collar undone. All of these are positive signs that people understand about what has to be done to reduce carbon emissions.

I went to see Kyoto Sanga again on Monday evening against FC Tokyo. This time I went with my Scottish friend Mark and we enjoyed a warm evening at the stadium with many families, as this was a public holiday. GO SANGA! Habooba, the result? Well Kyoto scored in the first half and the in the second half defended and defended and in the last minute no the very last second they let in a goal! OH! NO! Kyoto! After nearly eight years of watching them (and SO many of watching West Bromwich Albion) I should be used to this kind of thing but it still hits you hard. Nevertheless Sanga should be able to stay up this season (I hope) and build on this season for the future. Naheed I’m not sure that Kyoto learnt the lesson of their win against Antlers, unfortunately. Hi Toni I listen to the football news from Europe all the time and I watched nearly every game in the European championships, congratulations to Spain. As for Ronaldinho it seems to me that he needs a new challenge so Milan could be right for him, especially if Kaka stays. Marianna Kyoto Sanga are certainly what we call an ‘underdog’ in J1, which means they are a small team that others will look at as a good chance to beat. However, Kyoto are doing ok so far! Fuji thanks for your question and the only thing I would add to it is ‘the’ before ‘UK’. As you know almost all countries do not have an article in front of them, however, a few do these are usually names of countries which are groups of places or have a common noun like republic, state or union in them like the United Kingdom, the United States of America, the Netherlands or the People’s Republic of China. Silwal thanks for your questions. How did Kyoto beat Antlers? Good question and maybe neither Sanga or Antlers know the answer! Perhaps the humidity was too much for Antlers or perhaps Sanga didn’t let Antlers play or possibly Antlers had a ‘bad day at the office’. Which means one of those days where nothing goes right for you. As for Japanese fans, the main supporters who are behind the goals make a lot of noise with their singing and chanting. Passive would be a good word to describe the rest of the supporters in the stadium. I have NEVER heard of any fighting between fans in Japan it is a very family friendly environment. Maione you are talking about a great team called Fiorentina. Kyoto Sanga also play in purple because it was the colour of the emperors who lived in Kyoto. As I’m sure many people know making the colour purple was extremely difficult and expensive and so it was reserved for only the very top members of society.
I hope that you are having a great time Leila.

Rosi, that is such a funny signpost! Excellent! Then you post another one with a Kiwi! When I was in NZ I seem to remember that there were quite a few funny signs like those, they must specialize in them. I think Habooba is right. As you show us Rosi NZ is a bird watchers paradise, serious bird spotters are called ‘twitchers’ and they will travel all over the world to see rare birds. I’m sure many of them spend a lot of time in NZ.
I really enjoyed Wellington too Rosi. The Te Papa museum is excellent and the setting of the city is great too. However I think you forgot to say how windy it can be. I think the two islands force the wind through the channel between them and it can be quite breezy in Wellington. Oh by the way at the start of your blog you put “From today on the end of this blog I would like….”. Try this “From today until the end of this blog I would like….”. Or how about “From today onwards I would like….”.
Tomorrow I will post some of the photos I have taken recently but haven’t been able to use so far. I hope you’ll enjoy them.
Best wishes and carry on posting Simon.

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