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Monthly Archives: October 2010
A Truly Scary Halloween in Tokyo
IS Halloween celebrated in Japan? Luckily for us it is since Offspring #2 threatened to abandon ship and head for the US if it wasn’t. Even though this Hallows Eve is currently under siege by yet another typhoon, there are … Continue reading
The Eyes of Texas are Upon You…
It’s true. And they’re in Japan. The reason? Because Americans will not follow the rules unless forced. How many American journalists have “accidentally” strayed across the borders of North Korea and Iran where they just happen to be apprehended on … Continue reading
Park Rules
I find Japanese signs thoroughly entertaining. Not only are the signs understandable for those unable to read, the cartoon form makes for interesting interpretations. Please look at the following “Park Rules” example: Going clockwise: 1) Please lions, no movie directing … Continue reading
Head of Household?
According to Japan, Spouse is the Head of Household. Since I consider myself to be the holder of that title and have worked diligently for the last 5 years to assume 100% of the previously shared role, this statement has … Continue reading
Mom-Dad- Why Didn’t You Tell Me?
That I’m an Alien? I now have a card to prove it. This card must be on me at all times. Spouse and offspring are also aliens. Without this card, one is unable to get an apartment or cell phone. … Continue reading
Stop #1 on the Tokyo Tour
So have we actually been anywhere? The Nose and The Tourist (my sisters) are getting antsy with my posts about life and are anxious for me to get on with “the Japan stuff.” I’ve been wrestling with my informative Japan … Continue reading
The Incredible Shrinking Woman
It is true, the Japanese are smaller than Westerners. The largest shoe size available for women is an “8” according to a friend of mine who works for Nike Japan. Shoes are also wider than American counterparts- thank goodness for … Continue reading
“M” Series Cont’d: Manic- Is it Me, My Spouse or a Middle Schooler?
The “M” Series: All of us with teenagers of a certain age are used to certain characteristics exhibited by these cretins, specifically a lack of motivation for academia, an inability to plan, and an unwillingness to accept advice from eager, … Continue reading
The “M” Series Cont’d: Can a Mouse Save a Moody Middle Schooler?
The “M” Series: Culture shock Phase 3 has set in for Offspring #1. Any one who lives with or ever was a hormone infused teenager knows that drastic hormonal swings crossed with culture shock leads to a chemical and potentially … Continue reading
Posted in "M" Series, Moving to Japan, Offspring, Places
Tagged Disney Tokyo, M Series, Moving, parenting, Travel
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Hundreds of Centenarians are Missing- I Know Where they are
A recent Japanese scandal has sent thousands of Japanese bureaucrats scouring the countryside searching for missing centenarians for whom Japan is famous. If these “Salary Men,” as they are referred to here, would look out the passenger window they would … Continue reading
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