Japan: Home Sweet Home

George has finally found his "Home Sweet Home" after 14 years of searching. George convinced Erika to move back to Japan, but it has been an uphill struggle. There are many problems that lie ahead for George and Erika before they can finally call Japan, "Home Sweet Home". Please join them as they face the difficulties and celebrate the successes. The journey promises to be entertaining as well as informative.

Sunday, March 8, 2026

ICE Recumbent Trike...the Not-So-Ugly

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Finishing up, here's the not-so-ugly portion of what I learned about ICE trikes and their response to what their findings were. ICE tr...

Friday, March 6, 2026

ICE Recumbent Trike...the Bad

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So, what happened? Long story short, the frame collapsed near the cross frame after going over a small bump. The bump is so small that the...

ICE Recumbent Trike...the Good

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As promised, a few posts about the trike. If you're interested in purchasing an ICE recumbent trike, then pull up a seat. You might le...

Monday, February 9, 2026

Nishikigoi Lamp is complete

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Koi lamp is complete. I'm dedicating this lamp to myself and the koi I once enjoyed having. Way back in 2001 or so, Erika and I set out ...

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Time to do some catching up

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Erika has been busy in the kitchen. She often bakes bread. Here's some of her delicious creations. She even bakes sourdough sandwich bre...

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

More E-Power!

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After months of searching for a way to add another "Hailong" type battery to my ICE trike, I finally came to the conclusion...it d...

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George and Erika: George is an American husband who loves Japan, Erika is a Japanese wife who loves the U.S., and Kiley and Lucky are two Jack Russell Terriers who love to be spoiled.

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