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๐ A New York-Style High Line Is Coming to Tokyo
by JamesTokyo is getting its own High Line-like elevated pedestrian walkway, marking a nascent shift in the cityโs emphasis on automobile supremacy.
Itโs still years off, but getting rid of expressway and adding more pedestrian friendly areas sounds is a win. Excited to see it develop. -
Beautiful day out. Wish we had showers at work so I could run.
A view of the Tokyo skyline under a partially cloudy sky. -
Checkin to Starbucks
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The Week #204
by James- ๐ซ We had the opportunity to observe two of Leo's classes. Unfortunately it means all of the kids have to go to school on a Saturday. I have no idea the students could concentrate with all of the parents standing around / in the back of the class.
Leo did well, at first. He's participating, which is good. However as class went on, he motioned for us to come sit by him (we can't). After the first class there was a 20 minute break where Leo showed us around the school. However, with it being a Saturday, he was ready to go home and started complaining and getting upset he couldn't go home when we did. That in turn distracted him for a large portion of the second class as he tried to calm himself down and hid between his textbook to wipe away some tears.
It got us thinking a lot about education and the school Leo should go to. For now, a Japanese public school is fine. But long-term should we try to get him into an international school?ย They're stupid expensive, but I think they'd better prepare him for the future. I don't want him just to memorize things... - ๐บ๐ธ/๐ฌ๐ง Speaking of international, without urging from us, Leo has been expressed desire to take Eiken (an English proficiencyย exam). He's been studying for it at home and he's crushing it. On one the listening tests he got 19 out of 20 questions right. Go boyo!
- ใ The annual Totsuka festival was held at Meiji-gakuin in Totsuka and we attended it. When in uni, I went to this campus for a year on study abroad and it hit me right in the feels. Mostly a mix of nostalgia and thinking about that alternative timeline where I continued on and became a professor of geography (so so glad I didn't).
The campus is far enough away from the bustle of Totsuka and surrounded by green that can really think out there. That part I did miss. Sometimes I wish I could visit and just study in the library (granted, need the time to study first).Looking around campus. All the green.
We ran into one of Leo's pre-school friends at the festival, so Leo had a friend to hang out with. This festival itself is focused on the SDGs (sustainable developer goals), with booths related to NGOs that work with developing countries and displays to learn about electricity usage (and the importance of conserving electricity).The grounds keppers. No fossil fuel and noise required to keep the greenery in check.
- ๐ซ We had the opportunity to observe two of Leo's classes. Unfortunately it means all of the kids have to go to school on a Saturday. I have no idea the students could concentrate with all of the parents standing around / in the back of the class.
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by JamesMorning Run
Breaking in some New Balance 860โs. So comfy. Much support.4.3km
31.5min
42.4m climbed
151.9avg bpm
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Checkin to Canard (ใซใใผใซ)
Cafe Vienna and a couple bites of cake. Really nice in here. -
by JamesMorning Run
Ziggy Stardust chill running.4.4km
30.6min
22.6m climbed
150.5avg bpm
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Checkin to Starbucks
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by JamesLunch Run
Tried to keep my heart rate in zone 2. I should do this more often.4.2km
30.7min
19.6m climbed
148.9avg bpm
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by JamesLunch Run
Extra 20 yen for double the Aquarius at Lawsonโs. My loyalty to bench 7-11 is being tested.4.5km
31.6min
47.8m climbed
157.8avg bpm
