The First 6 Months of 2020

The First 6 Months of 2020

This is the first post that I’ve written in 2020. The last one was in October 2019 and I honestly didn’t feel like writing anything since then. I know that the first half of this year has been crazy for…

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Japanese Hanko: Personal Stamps & Seals
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Japanese Hanko: Personal Stamps & Seals

In the U.S., and most other countries, a signature is all that is needed to complete official documents.  In some parts of Asia, including Japan, personal stamps called hanko are used instead.  Hanko can be made from wood, silver, and…

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Journey to Japan
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Journey to Japan

August 5th started my second year living in Japan and I can’t believe how fast the time passed!  I still get asked about how I ended up in Tokyo in the first place so I decided to write this post…

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How to Spend a Rainy Day in Tokyo

How to Spend a Rainy Day in …

The transition from spring to summer includes a lot of rain before it becomes sunny and humid.  This year’s change is very different than it was last year.  For two straight weeks, it was gloomy and rained every day.  The…

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5 Essentials for a Long Flight or Day of Travel & Amazon Prime Day 2019!

5 Essentials for a Long Flight or Day …

I am preparing to travel to a new destination again but this time my journey will be different than ever before.  There are very few non-stop or one stop flights, if any, from Tokyo and for the dates that I…

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