Brian Cullen is a musician, teacher, and writer based in Nagoya, Japan where he has been living since 1991. He plays a unique mixture of Irish traditional music and his own songs on guitar, mandolin, and harmonica.
He has released …
Brian Cullen is a musician, teacher, and writer based in Nagoya, Japan where he has been living since 1991. He plays a unique mixture of Irish traditional music and his own songs on guitar, mandolin, and harmonica.
He has released …
The Magical Otters are a folk-rock band based in Nagoya, Japan. They are led by singer-songwriter Brian Cullen. Their debut album, Just Right, was released in 2002. The Magical Otters play a vibrant mix of Irish traditional music …
The Butcher Boy
…Author: Patrick McCabe
Title: The Butcher BoyThis was a nominee for the Booker Prize.
This is a great tale told in a stream of conciousness with a heavy Irish accent. It was called a masterpiece by
Don’t Panic
…Book: Don’t Panic: the official Hitch-Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Companion
Author: Neil GaimanRemember the Hitch-Hiker’s guide to the galaxy? Ever wonder whether it was supposed to be “hitch-hiker’s” or “hitchhiker’s” or “hitchhikers'”? No, neither did I,
MySQL & mSQL
…Title: MySQL & mSQL
Author: Yarger and co.MySQL and mSQL are two kinds of database software, often used today as the underlying database of websites. Recently, my all-knowing server administrator friend, Ian (also drummer in the
Violin
…Book: Violin
Author: Anne RiceI love the sound of the violin, so when I saw this book in a hotel in Thailand I was delighted. Anne Rice also wrote Interview With the Vampire. I didn’t read that, but
Dogs and Demons
…Book: Dogs and Demons: The Fall of Modern Japan
Author: Alex KerrThis is a depressing book in many ways, but an enlightening one in many others. It’s an excellent indictment of the state of Japan’s bureaucracy.
The Rising Pints
…Mark Renne-Burke sent in this review of the first Rising Pints album, The Rising Pints. For those of you who missed this masterpiece released by Celtic Otter back in 1997, just click on the image where
Sophie’s World
…Book : Sophie’s World
Author : Jostein GaarderThis is a book. Anyone who has taught in Japan will understand the nuances of this, but this is really is a book. If you haven’t read it, don’t waste