Although we are no longer on lockdown, things aren’t back to “normal.” Summer time in Japan is typically full of festivals and other fun activities. A lot of big events have been canceled and it’s still recommended to practice social…
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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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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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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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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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