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Category Archives: Moving to Japan
I’m Sorry Spouse- I’ve Found a New Love-
The Ramen Noodle. Yes- the infamous squiggley noodle from a bag. 4 for a $1.00. This is what the real thing looks like: There are many variations- soy, pork, miso based- all good. Offspring #1 likes the “screamin’ ramen” I like … Continue reading
It’s Ground Hog Day- I Mean Moving Day
It’s moving day and a typhoon is baring down on Tokyo. Already the wind is blowing the rain sideways. I only know about the typhoon because of the email cascade from school- I can’t understand the news. Two ancient Japanese … Continue reading
Grocery Store
Ah, fresh seafood on the menu tonight. So many choices, some I’ve not seen even on the coastal town where I spent my summers. The first one I’ve never seen anywhere- ever- abalone. Alive. Crawling around. Interesting. I didn’t know … Continue reading
Culture Lesson # 2- Wa
The value of wa. One of the most important of the Japanese values. It means living in harmony with others. Wa must be achieved at all costs and one will sacrifice individual need for group need in order to achieve … Continue reading
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Next Time We go to War, Let’s Consult the Japanese
Think about this. The Japanese have put the American car manufacturers out of business- rightfully so. Have any of you driven a Japanese car lately? One month before we moved, we bought a Sequoia. We dutifully compared it to the … Continue reading
Crows
The crows in the park are the size of pterodactyls. There are no squirrels. I think the crows ate the squirrels.
Driving Practice
A few more days of practice driving on the left side of the road at Yomiuri land is all I need.
Moving #3-Do you Take Your Cell Phone for Granted?
If you do, don’t. After a 5 day trip to Japan in June, I got a $550 dollar phone bill. That was after I turned off the roaming portion. Having learned my lesson, I called AT&T before we arrived and … Continue reading
Parking is a Problem
How to park? Back on to the tiny circle in the tiny spot. (sensors on the outside of your car will be screeching to help guide you in) the circle will rotate your car 180 degrees to an elevator. The … Continue reading
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