I actually said it as a joke to write about Gunma in this post to a new friend, V, I met in Gunma, but since I didn’t have much else to write at the moment (or rather, I’m lazy to research on a topic I want to write next), might as well. And now you know to look forward to the next post. I promise it’ll be interesting (unless I forget what I want to write about).
Last week, I stayed over at L and R’s place in Saitama because L was due to have her “final” brass band performance in Gunma the next day. After the performance, I learnt that she is considering the possibility of more performances. I guess that’s what performers like to do nowadays huh? Hong Kong rock band Beyond said that they were having their last concert over some 10 years ago, but then went on to hold a few more. Jackie Chan announced his last action movie a couple of years ago but then released Police Story 2013 last year.
Revelation 1: L will be having another concert
I got to meet this other girl, T, who said that she wants to try skydiving someday. When I asked if the indoor ones with a giant propeller is alright, T said no, because she likes being at high places. When I suggested Mt. Fuji, since the view from above is excellent, T said she doesn’t like mountains, but when we talked about the countries we want to visit next, she said she wants to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Revelation 2: If you want to conquer something you dislike, you should skip the mediocre ones and go for the kill
Having watched 月曜から夜更かし, my only impression of Gunma was 知名度最下位. So I asked the new friends I met about the leisure places in Gunma, and they told me about this free zoo where the animals have no interest in entertaining visitors.
Revelation 3: No reason for me to visit Gunma again
My own Gunma revelation: All I know about Gunma is Mount Akina/Haruna.
Oops.
HK is still rejecting food import from 5 Japanese prefectures, one of which is Gunma, which reminded me of your blog. What is your take on this subject in general as an ‘insider’?
Hi g,
I’m not so sure about the radiation situation of food produce from Gunma, though I have no qualms about eating them. Most of the food ingredients I consume from eating out come from several prefectures across the country and I’m not too particular about them as long as they do not come from near Fukushima. I don’t even mind taking rice from Miyagi. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s 100% safe to consume.
My tian I just noticed this post lol.
I know you will go to Gunma if Laksa and Towel are there 😉
And there’s good skiing/snowboarding. Which you like! Not that I go. Just sayin’.
About the performance thing. I am extremely uncertain as to whether I will get the chance to perform with the kids again but if it’s possible I am DEFINITELY going to do it. However, I wasn’t lying about it being my final performance! Because I have officially left the school, the likelihood of me being able to ‘train’ for the concert is very low. Even if I manage to perform with them, it won’t be for the whole thing like this time. Haha.
I’m really glad you were there. It meant a lot to me. Thank you. Lub you deep deep.
But neither Laksa nor Towel are in Gunma anymore XD