Joke of the Week
Thanks to Greg of Fontana, CA
Raoul’s 2 Cents. October 9, 2026
I Think I’m Turning Japanese
As you read this email, I will be somewhere in the streets of Osaka, Japan. I still wanted to make sure you had something to smile about this Friday.
My group has been to Kobe, Nara, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Tokyo, and surrounding areas. There are a lot of temples here. They said the reason for so many different temples was because Buddhism has several different sects and politics is not far behind these beliefs. This is an indication that power struggle has existed since the dawn of time.
The Japanese culture lives up to its reputation as a disciplined, advanced, quirky and fascinating country. The US dollar goes a long way here. The restaurant prices are similar (if not cheaper) than in California. Wagyu beef, shrimp, fish, crabs, oysters are in abundant supply. There’s a restaurant in every corner. Prices, style of cooking, amount of serving are similar to each other. Somehow, they all seem to survive.
The Japanese culture lives up to its reputation as a disciplined, advanced, quirky and fascinating country. The US dollar goes a long way here. The restaurant prices are similar (if not cheaper) than in California. Wagyu beef, shrimp, fish, crabs, oysters are in abundant supply. There’s a restaurant in every corner. Prices, style of cooking, amount of serving are similar to each other. Somehow, they all seem to survive.
I wouldn’t mind moving here … at least for a year or two. I could work digitally from here. But friends and family are home in the USA. I guess no matter where you are, no matter how interesting and attractive a place may be, home is where the heart is.
I’ll be writing an article in TravelingBoy.com when I get back home. I’ll give you tips and share images. See you next week. Same time. Same channel.
TGIF people!
Quotes of the Week
“In Japan, robots are so advanced, they probably apologize for bumping into you. .”
— Anonymous
“I’m pretty sure my washing machine in Japan is smarter than me.”
— Kelly Jones
“I saw a vending machine in Japan that sold hot corn soup. I didn’t even know that was a thing.”
— Anonymous
“The Japanese are masters of creating adorable things that are secretly terrifying.”
— Anonymous
“I tried to ask for the bathroom in Japan, but I accidentally asked for a bowl of rice.”
— Anonymous
“The Japanese are masters of understatement. They can make a joke so subtle, you’ll miss it entirely.”
— Anonymous
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
— Romans 12:2
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
— Proverbs 3: 5-6
Memes of the Week
Send me your jokes & memes so I can share them with the rest of our TGIF family. This week, we thank Ken of La Habra, Jason of Eagle Rock, Jan of Alhambra, and Debra of Sydney.
SUBSCRIBE
I found these:
I collaborated with my friend and jokester,Terry Cassel for these below.
