Author: Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Translated by: Geoffrey Trousselot
Pages: 202 – Paperback
Geemiz Rating: 4.5/5
This is the fifth installment of the most loved translated Japanese book series Before the Coffee Gets Cold that brings the warmth and depth that fans of Japanese literature like me love. I am excited to read and immerse myself in various heartwarming stories from the Café Funiculi Funicula customers.
“In life, you bundle up the good and the bad – …
The Bataan Death March Ultramarathon is known as one of the toughest road ultramarathons in the Philippines. Imagine running a 102km (63 miles) race without aid stations (leapfrog support car allowed) and finishing it within 18 hours, with an intermediate cut-off of 9 hours at the 50km mark.
Running from 10:00 p.m. through the night until 4:00 p.m. the next day is no ordinary feat. Whether running in the rain or under the scorching sun, …
Let us get to know the Philippines Paralympics delegate to the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris, France. The event will be from 28 August to 8 September 2024. The country qualified six athletes in four sports.
Personal Life
Name: Ernie Gawilan
Birth date: May 5, 1991
From: Davao City
Sport: para-swimming
Event: men’s 400m freestyle S7, men’s 200m individual medley SM7
Coaches: Tony Ong and Ral Rosario
Awards:
2022 Asian Para Games …
Author: Hiromi Kawakami
Translated by: Ted Goossen
Pages: 121 – Paperback
Geemiz Rating: 2.8/5
I thought this would be another charming Japanese translation read, but it isn’t—though that doesn’t mean I don’t want to continue reading the book. Since I have two hours to spare on my boat ride from Bohol to Cebu, I might as well continue what I started.
This is my first time reading Hiromi Kawakami, so I didn’t know what to …
Bataan Death March Run, or BDM Ultramarathon, is known as the grandfather of the Philippines Ultramarathon and even listed as one of the most prestigious ultramarathons in the Philippines due to the significant historical background that it had.
History of Bataan Death March Run Philippines
BDM 102KM and BDM 160KM are created, organized, and directed by retired Major General Jovenal “Jovie” Narcise famously known in the running community as the Bald Runner. Recently the …
Author: Hiroko Oyamada
Translated by: David Boyd
Setting: Japan | Rural Japan
Pages: 71 – Paperback
Geemiz Rating: 2/5
The storytelling feels like I am watching a Japanese movie with a sepia tone, and when it ended, I just said, “ Oh! So that’s it?” But, don’t get me wrong, my emotions were stirred at the last part during the interaction between the old lady and the husband because I can relate to the couple.…
Last year, I joined Cebu Fun Run 2023 left and right and decided to take it slow and easy this year. I participated in the Cebu Fun Run 2024 once a month or at most twice when a new event comes up and I like the route or medal because we all know how we runners love our hard-earned reward, plus trying a new Cebu running route is just as rewarding.
Here is the list …
Author: Hisashi Kashiwai
Translated by: Jesse Kirkwood
Setting: Tokyo, Japan
Pages: 149 – Paperback
Geemiz Rating: 4/5
It took me a while to read the book because I initially thought it was another typical investigative story. While the investigative genre is my cup of tea, I’m currently trying to diversify my reading. You might ask why I didn’t read the plot summary first—well, I accept your criticism and agree with you on that, hahaha. By …
One of your Bohol itineraries, often your second stop after the Blood Compact site, is in Baclayon, Bohol, Philippines. Here, you can find the second oldest stone church in the Philippines – the Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, famously known as the Baclayon Church.
Before you continue your day of touring around Bohol, take a short walk from Baclayon Church to Crescencia Food and Coffee. Here, you can get your locally sourced …
Is there a movie adaptation of the book Before The Coffee Gets Cold? The answer is YES. There is a movie adaptation of the book Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. The movie is called Café Funiculi Funicula which is the name of the café in the book and the movie is directed by Ayuko Tsukahara.
The movie Café Funiculi Funicula has the same mysterious yet warm café vibes as the book. …