Knowing your persimmons in Japan
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Much Needed Air Conditioner Cleaning
on Oct 13
Tobu's amusement ride
on Oct 13
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Which season is your favorite for its food?
One thing I love about autumn is the abundance of tasty treats -- it's probably my favorite time of year for seasonal eating because I love sweet potato, chestnut, and kabocha flavored goodies, and there are so many out there to enjoy. Do you have a favorite time of year for seasonal snacks? Maybe you love the freshness of choc-minty things in summer, the vitamin C packed citruses of winter, or all things sakura in spring. Would love to hear your favorite time of year for eating and why you picked that timeframe!
on Oct 5
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What makes your neighborhood great?
I saw recently that Gakugeidaigaku in Tokyo was named one of the world's coolest neighborhoods by TimeOut. It got me thinking though -- what makes your neighborhood in Japan great? Part of why I love my area of rural Niigata is that it really feels like there is community spirit that a lot of places in my home country seem to lack these days. We have neighbors that are like grandparents to our kids, and several neighbors bring us the surplus of their fresh produce that they grow. I also appreciate that even though we're a very small town, we're within walking distance of a shinkansen stop that gets us to Tokyo in 90 minutes. Would love to hear from you as to what makes your neighborhood an enjoyable place to live!
on Sep 29
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Adept at chopsticks? Tell us how you learned
A vivid memory from my childhood was my NOT Asian parents pushing me to use chopsticks at the dinner table while eating Chinese and Japanese food. They wanted to prep us for restaurant dining and enjoying meals at the homes of Asian-Canadian coworkers and friends who served food with chopsticks. How did you learn? When?
on Sep 26
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Skincare for tweens?
I'm a big fan of Japanese skincare for myself, but my daughter is getting to the age where she will need skincare for herself -- and that's an area of expertise that I haven't yet delved into. I can do some independent research, of course, but if anyone has tween-aged kids and has any good skincare recommendations for that age I'd be very grateful to hear them!
on Sep 23
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