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Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park (地獄谷野猿公苑)
This past February, the husband and I took a trip to the the infamous snow monkey park in Yudanaka. We had never been that far west of the island before. It was also our first time to ride the shinkansen. From where we stay in Japan, our total ride took about four hours. Worth it! […]
Christmas 2015 (クリスマス 2015)
December 28, 2015
Commercially, Christmas is celebrated big time in Japan. There may a few families that go about it the American style within their homes, but not many Japanese put up a tree and lights. It’s all about that KFC chicken (Why??) and Christmas cake! This Colonel was hanging out at my local KFC. Kinda creepy, right? Here’s […]
7-11 x Star Wars
December 21, 2015
Convenience stores (コンビニ; kombini) in Japan will often feature goods from popular series or other entertainment. I’ve seen displays of Attack on Titan, Hello Kitty, and Yokai Watch. With Star Wars: The Force Awakens having opened in theaters, currently 7-11 stores carry merchandise from the movie. Notice the left side of the display. Consumers may purchase […]
Posted in: Japanese Culture, Japanese Places
Tokyo Sky Tree (東京スカイツリー)
December 18, 2015
Move over, Tokyo Tower, a new skyscraper has been built in your town. Built in 2010, this glorious structure has been the tallest since, reaching at 2,080 feet. Not only has poor Tokyo Tower been overcome, Tokyo Sky Tree reaches higher than any other tower in the world. Pretty impressive! Guests may either purchase an advance […]
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Tsuchiya Anna (土屋 アンナ)
July 24, 2011
I was first introduced to this incredibly talented woman through Kamikaze Girls, known as Shimotsuma Monogatari (下妻物語) in Japan. I was enthralled by her beauty and acting skills. As you can see from the trailer above, it’s a high interesting and hilarious movie!! I recommend you immediately go to Netflix and watch it now! It is […]
Summer Days in Japan
June 30, 2011
It’s true that summers in Japan are sweltering. In July, it’ll rain for a month. Sure, sit inside in the air conditioning all day. Waste your summer away! I’ll be enjoying my summer outside the house. While others give up on summer, I make them the most memorable days of my life. I’m sad to say that […]
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Personal Account of Japan’s Earthquake
March 14, 2011
I first felt the earthquake while shopping for food with my husband at the local base store. The liquor shelf I was standing next to began shaking a little. My initial thought was “Wow, cool, earthquake!” I’ve always thought they were so neat. Until Friday. When the shelf began shaking more violently, I informed the […]
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One Piece Bento
March 10, 2011
My husband picked up this One Piece Bento at our local 7-Eleven for only 550 Yen ($6.64)! It was incredibly cute, so I had to take a picture before he devours it. I’m usually not one for convenience store bentos, but this one looks delicious. Might have to go back and get myself one before […]
Hisashiburi! 久しぶり!
January 22, 2011
Hisashiburi literally means “long time, no see”. You say it to a person when you haven’t seen them in a long time or simply use it when you haven’t done something in a while. Sorry for the long, long, long wait. I’ve been extra busy with work and social activities! That’s good, right? Ii desho? […]
The Sakura Project 
March 27, 2016
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