> And what does Halloween have to do with life in Japan?
>
> Well, for me, life in Japan began the day I arrived - 12 years ago today on
> Halloween.
My rainichibi was Oct. 18th, and I came here four years ago. Three years
ago Hattori-kun was killed on the same day (his meinichi).
My friend also got married yesterday. It was a costume wedding where all
the guests have to wear a costume. I wish I could have gone!