Ever since contracting that nasty virus infection when swimming in a waterfall in Malaysia, my right eye is very sensitive and easily inflamed. For example right now. It becomes red and painful, but seems not to permanently affect my vision. The eye doctor knows me by now and with proper medication all is well again after two days, but it is a hassle.

Speaking of recurring ailments, hay fever appears not be a problem for me in Japan, which is a good thing because the spells of severe acute respiratory problems I suffer in a German spring could cause quite a scare in Asia these days.