Category Archives: Moving to Japan

Sign Interpretation for your Next Trip to Asia…

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Emily Cannell

Every now and again I find signs which must be shared. These are necessary in order for you and your loved ones to remain safe and healthy while visiting Japan and perhaps other places in the neighborhood. Please study diligently … Continue reading →

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My Corporate Failure and Cherry Blossoms

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Emily Cannell

“Hanami” (flower viewing) season is a time when normal activity in Japan stops so everyone can hurry to their favorite sakura spot in order to lie under the cherry blossoms drinking sake, debating life`s mysteries with friends, or navel gazing … Continue reading →

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The Warabi Naked Man Festival

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Emily Cannell

I see you were as intrigued as I to see  gain further cultural enlightenment. The unofficial title drew a bus load of screaming, rabid “50 is the new 20” year olds. Not since the opening of the first male strip … Continue reading →

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Is It Right to Hate China? The Clampitt`s Investigate

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Emily Cannell

Among ExPats, Japan is referred to as “Asia Lite.”  While shopping one gets confused as to location- there`s more English signage than Japanese and random animals of various size and denomination don`t cross the road along with the pedestrians. Cars … Continue reading →

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A Forced March to the Terracotta Warriors- Xi` An China

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Emily Cannell

I`m the only one who wanted to go. Two of the Clampitts flat refused. One actually had a good excuse being that he is living in Canada at the moment. The other got a lecture on culture, missed opportunities, and … Continue reading →

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The Truth Behind van Gogh`s Missing Ear…

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Emily Cannell

I now know the true reason van Gogh cut off his ear for the Clampitts recently faced similar circumstances. A well-intentioned van Gogh signed on to a group tour of the South of France in order to divine inspiration from … Continue reading →

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Living Dangerously, On the Edge, That`s How I Roll

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Emily Cannell

Living dangerously, on the edge, pushing the boundaries between life and death, an adrenaline junkie seeking the next jolt. This is how I roll. Every day. All day. Yet a challenge remained untested and chiding me from afar. It was … Continue reading →

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To Be or Not to Be….That Is The Question

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Emily Cannell

To Be or Not to Be? The question on the mind of the Ouisar-san. Now posted to you. Some of you have expressed delight concern as to where I`ve been. Not only have I not been aggravating readers who happen … Continue reading →

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How Could Something So Pretty Smell So Bad?

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Emily Cannell

And I don`t mean my smelly brood. I`m referring to one of the World`s Great Mysteries. Not as famous as Crop Circles, the building of the pyramids or the disappearance of the Mayans, but equally mysterious. Just how is it … Continue reading →

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Just How Rude are You? The Chopstick Test

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Emily Cannell

As if the Offspring didn`t cause enough raised eyebrows at home with their barn like behavior at the trough supper table, now the Japanese we encounter while dining have concluded somewhere hidden underneath those clothes is a curly tail. Amidst … Continue reading →

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