by Jen Costanzo | Mar 8, 2008 | Business/Professional, Graphic Design, Web Design
Those of you who aren’t on our email list have probably been wondering, “What on earth happened to Mike and Jen? Where did they go?” Well, we’re leaving Funehiki and retuning home to the States in April so that Mike can start graduate...
by Mike Costanzo | Dec 24, 2007 | Faith, Music, Video
Back in November, I discovered a poem in my daily devotional by William Jay (published in 1828) called “Though Dwelling With Strangers Around” . The words were so powerful, I decided to see if anyone had ever put it to music. To my surprise, I found...
by Jen Costanzo | Nov 18, 2007 | Audio, Jen
Yesterday evening was our first annual team talent show! We saw everything from handstands, to opera, to interpretive dance! There was even an impressive recitation of the entire periodic table of the elements by memory! One of Mike’s & my contributions to...
by Mike Costanzo | Oct 28, 2007 | Teaching, Video
Last year, Jen and I attended Takine Junior High School’s school festival . Even though it was on a Sunday, we decided to go, partially because that was the expectation, and partially because we kept hearing about how important this event is to the students. But...
by Mike Costanzo | Sep 20, 2007 | Mike, Video
When you’ve given everything you have, and there’s nothing left inside, you need to replenish, recouperate, revitalize, and reinvigorate with the proven power of pureed chicken. That’s why we created new LIQUID CHICKEN brand chicken drink ....
by Mike Costanzo | Aug 10, 2007 | Mike, Video
One of the hardest things about making your own movies is having to chop out good material, either because it doesn’t fit for some reason, or because it’s just plain too long. But one of the best things about maing your own videos is that you can go back...
by Mike Costanzo | Jul 31, 2007 | Culture, Jen, Mike, Video
Mysterious. Enigmatic. Intriguing. Yes, the world of Japanese culture is a vast and funky one, and has muddled the most meticulous minds for millenia. But no longer! We proudly present Japanese Culture: A Guide to the Finer Points by Mike & Jen Costanzo. These two...
by Mike Costanzo | May 21, 2007 | Holidays/Special Events, Scenery, Video, Wakakusa
If there’s one thing that Wakakusa English teachers will tell you about this program, it’s that you never know what amazing opportunities will come your way, and this past week was a great example. This Tuesday, 30 delegates from the city of Mansfield ,...
by Mike Costanzo | Apr 9, 2007 | Mike, Music, Video
I’m not exactly sure how to introduce this… My latest art project is out, and whew boy, it’s unique. This is a side of me that no one (including me) has ever seen before. Trust me; you ain’t never seen anything like this. Just go here to watch...
by Jen Costanzo | Mar 22, 2007 | Teaching, Video, Wakakusa
This past Monday, the kindergarten where I sometimes teach English held their annual graduation ceremony. The day found me reflecting wistfully on my own childhood. My own Kindergarten photo is below. Can you tell where I am? (Incidentally, I think you can click on...
by Mike Costanzo | Mar 11, 2007 | Friends, Video
So as you already know from reading our blog, I (Mike) have recently discovered that I’m an artist at heart (granted, an extremely goofy one), and for the past couple of months have been making my own radio shows and comedy skits, etc. Well, as it turns out,...
by Mike Costanzo | Feb 18, 2007 | Audio, Mike
As many of you know, last year was the season of innumerable battles with a big computer company. We spent hours and hours on the phone with tech support and customer service, trying to get our problems solved. Well, amazingly enough, we actually discovered an old...
by Mike Costanzo | Jan 28, 2007 | Audio, Mike
Okay. I know that many of you are often tempted to check the traffic and weather from larger, more “real” radio stations. And I can understand that–mostly. But I’m here to tell you that WMAC Radio is the best, most reliable source out there...
by Mike Costanzo | Jan 28, 2007 | Artwork
As many of you know, I (Mike) am a huge fan of the movies of animator Miyazaki Hayao. In fact, although I first came to develop an interest in Japanese culture through Japanese animation ( anime ), the only anime I now have any interest in are the movies of Miyazaki...
by Mike Costanzo | Dec 27, 2006 | Audio, Mike
Ladies and Gentlemen, We have some big news. We mean BIG. Not every day do we have news this big, this profound, this crazy. You see, Mike is a different man, a changed man, a much more creative and energetic man. And all because of the purchase of a $20 headset from...
by Mike Costanzo | Dec 10, 2006 | Artwork, Devotion, Jen
For many, many years now, Jen has dreamed of one day writing and illustrating her own original children’s book. In fact, ever since we started dating back in 2000, both of us have been waiting for the day when Jen would finally have the time and energy to...
by Mike Costanzo | Nov 11, 2006 | Music
After we posted our first blog entry about Mike and the Sugaya P.T.A. Band, we got more than a few incredulous replys. And in fact, there was even one who postulated that the whole thing was an elaborate fabrication on our part! So to set the record straight, we want...
by Mike Costanzo | Oct 28, 2006 | Friends, Music
And now for one of the coolest and most surprising opportunities to happen to us since we’ve been here in Japan… As you remember, I work at a local Junior High School ( Takine J.H.S. ) four days of the week, and on Friday I teach at some local Elementary...
