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Category Archives: Moving to Japan
Sensei Wields the Sword of the Samurai- on Ouiser
And cut me to the quick. For the last 8 months, Sensei has attempted with no results to teach me the building blocks of the Japanese phonics- the 46 Hiragana characters. I have resolutely and with great success blocked her … Continue reading
Posted in Moving to Japan
Tagged Amblerangel, Culture, Emily Cannell, ExPat Life, hiragana, Humor, Japan, Language, Moving, Tokyo, Travel, Words, Writing
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What a Doll!- Hinamatsuri
Beginning February, and ending on March 3rd with Girl’s day, is Hinamatsuri – the Japanese Doll Festival. Japanese homes throughout Japan display elaborate dolls on red carpets depicting the Emperor, Empress and Court Attendants from the Heian period. Unlike the Chistmas … Continue reading
Posted in Moving to Japan
Tagged Amblerangel, Culture, Dolls, Emily Cannell, Emperor, Empress, Girl's Day, Hinamatsuri, Humor, Japan, Moving, Tokyo, Travel
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The Melter- You Just Made a Mistake- Culture Lesson #11
Today I found myself the regrettable but most certainly deserving recipient of most noxious and withering look, the kind of which stops all life related activity dead in its tracks- I call it the Melter. So named because of the … Continue reading
Posted in Culture Lessons, Moving to Japan
Tagged Amblerangel, Cell Phones, Culture, Culture Lesson, Emily Cannell, Humor, Japan, Moving, The Melter, Travel
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Miss Hathoway- Take A Memo
MEMO TO: Readers FROM: Ouiser-san SUBJECT: Action Items, Follow-up, and Blatant Lies Date: Right Now As a result of last week’s postings, several items were deemed necessary for further review, discussion or action. Those items are outlined below: Action Items: … Continue reading
Posted in Moving to Japan
Tagged Amblerangel, Humor, Japan, Moving, Offspring, Snowboarding
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Ordering Food Japan Style
The day started with a threat. A certain Offspring claimed the discovery of a snowboarding sweet spot currently off-limits according to the snow patrol, while mysterious evidence of recent use in the form of tracks proved otherwise. And I don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Moving to Japan
Tagged Amblerangel, Culture, Emily Cannell, Family, food, Humor, Japan, Moving, Offspring, Snowboarding, Travel, Vending Machines
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The “M” Series: Misrepresentation or Mute
A family can move from one country to the next but one element remains consistent. The teenager that left one country is the same teenager that arrives in the next- welcome to another installment of the “M” series – so … Continue reading
Posted in "M" Series, Moving to Japan
Tagged Amblerangel, Children, Emily Cannell, Family, Healthcare, Humor, Japan, M Series, Moving, Offspring, parenting, Snowboarding, X Ray
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Was Ouiser’s Meltdown a Symptom of Japan’s Population Crisis?
Yesterday I dug out real clothes to meet my friend Yorkie at Inner Noodle. I had big, dramatic hair and make up fully exposing my Southern roots. Tall wedges. I was towering at 6 foot 2 at least. When shopping … Continue reading
Posted in Moving to Japan
Tagged Amblerangel, Culture, Emily Cannell, Humor, Japan, Marriage, Moving, Population, Samurai
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“You…you…you…. Oni!” The Setsubun Festival
According to a high-ranking Japanese authority on cultural issues to whom I have close ties, hurling an insult might include calling someone an “Oni” in Japan- or demon. Spouse might claim that I’ve been inhabited by an Oni the past … Continue reading
Posted in Culture Lessons, Moving to Japan
Tagged Amblerangel, Culture, Emily Cannell, Humor, Japan, Lunar New Year, Moving, Oni, Setsubun, Spring, Tokyo, Travel
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Hey from Japan- or wherever the moving van arrives- Emily Cannell 