Monthly Archives: September 2012

Japanese Name Calling- Not Appropriate for Children and Teenagers

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Emily Cannell

Tengu. Oh-and  it`s nasty. Use it carefully. Don`t tell I taught you or I`ll call you a liar. After reading this, you will shiver with delight every time you shout it at your worst arch-enemy from behind the locked sound … Continue reading →

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“What`s Your Type?”

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Emily Cannell

“What`s your sign?” The ultimate conversation starter lost with the demise of the horoscope in the 70`s. Perhaps it got tangled up with disco. Whatever the reason,  I stopped looking for a Leo soul mate and that groovy Sagittarius embroidered … Continue reading →

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Ouisar-san drops the Ball on the Local Matsuri

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Emily Cannell

The fact that I`ve been blogging for two full years and haven`t done a post on a matsuri is shameful an oversight. Especially given the number of these that occur throughout the year. During a matsuri, the neighborhood shrine`s delegates … Continue reading →

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