Tag Archives: Japan

I Need a Lift

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Emily Cannell

A Facelift. The Japanese are a non-aging race. Diligent about protecting skin, combined with good genes, healthy diet, exercise and some non-surgical interventions recently discovered at my favorite Japanese super sized version of Target – “Tokyo Hands” I am convinced … Continue reading →

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A Fish Tale- At Tsukiji Fish Market

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Emily Cannell

Let’s face it- field trips bore the scales off many a school of fish- chaperones included. However, desperate to invade the privacy of Offspring #1, I happily volunteered to lead a grumpy group of uninterested middle schoolers through the Tsukiji … Continue reading →

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Spouse Isn’t Fitting In…..

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Emily Cannell

Literally. The average height for a Japanese male is 5’5″ feet while the women are a diminutive 5′- maybe 5’3″ if one considers the spikes permanently affixed to the feet. Spouse towers above the crowd at 6’4″. Spouse’s superior stature … Continue reading →

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No Good Deed Goes Unpunished

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Emily Cannell

I’m a check writer- not a deed doer. I prefer not to see the faces of those in need of any services requiring intervention from an outside agency. Overwhelmed with the momentous enterprise necessary to hoist these now named individuals … Continue reading →

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Culture Day in Pictures and Video

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Emily Cannell

Meiji Shrine all Dressed Up for Culture Day Offerings of fruit and wheat for the gods. Would of made a really good salad.                         Gifts of natural items to … Continue reading →

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A Truly Scary Halloween in Tokyo

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Emily Cannell

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 →

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The Eyes of Texas are Upon You…

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Emily Cannell

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 →

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Park Rules

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Emily Cannell

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 →

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Mom-Dad- Why Didn’t You Tell Me?

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Emily Cannell

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 →

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Stop #1 on the Tokyo Tour

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Emily Cannell

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 →

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