Tag Archives: Japan

Husband Meets Japan, An Interview

I couldn’t believe it when I learned my husband, Thad, would be flying back to Asia after less than two months of resettling in New York. Thad’s animated short film, Taking the Plunge, won a Student Academy Award and was … Continue reading

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One day in NARA

Follow our blogger to Kansai to enjoy the beauty of Nara and the company of the famous deers from Nara park! https://tictokyo.wordpress.com/2015/12/16/nara/

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The Brazilian-Japanese and the Jew: A Nagahama Tale

So, the other day I stopped by my local Brazilian shop (yes, that is a major thing in Japan) to get some meat to make stew later this week. One of the clerks is a nice guy that wants to learn … Continue reading

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Ramen~ Japanese soul food and its wonderful world~

A while ago, Ramen hardly came up in foreigners’ conversation about Japanese food. People knew about sushi, sashimi, takoyaki, okonomiyaki and even Japanese instant noodles, but not ramen. Except for cities with large Japanese population, it wasn’t a easy job … Continue reading

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Money in Japan

The lowdown quick and dirty about Japanese money from an American’s perspective https://therockandballoon.wordpress.com/2015/09/10/money-in-japan/

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Merkel Calls for Security Council Reform To Reflect 21st Century Realities

It is now time that the United Nations Security Council is reformed to reflect the real distribution of power across the world in the 21st century, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday. “We need a new method of work … Continue reading

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Tsunami ghost ship spotted off the coast of British Columbia

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