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Getting Genki with Geisha Clampitt Style

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Emily Cannell

A mini bus commandeered by Andretti-san and packed with invading Clampitts from Oregon squirmed ominously awaiting our departure toward downtown Kyoto as I faced the motley crowd to pose this thought-provoking question- “Geisha- who are these masked white beauties of … Continue reading →

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Yes- I`m a Temple Snob

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Emily Cannell

After living in Japan for over a year, and visiting thousands, if not millions, of temples and shrines, I`ve become a “Temple Snob.” Enticing the Ouisar-san in to a temple visit now requires a hook. Upon further reflection, the temples … Continue reading →

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The Battle of Big Buddha- The Clampitts invade Nara

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Emily Cannell

The day Grandmama, the Offspring and I embarked upon the trip from Kyoto, Japan to Nara began like all other site seeing days- breakfast, back pack loading, coffee chugging, whipping the Offspring in order to get them out of bed, … Continue reading →

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The Day of Zen Buddhism That Almost Killed Grandmama – Too Much Kyoto For One Day

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Emily Cannell

A wise man for whom I worked shared insight in to my flawed personality during a performance appraisal for the previous year during which all objectives had been successfully achieved. Although worthy of banner waving, he gently explained a concept … Continue reading →

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Hurdling Down the Hozu-gawa River- Grandmama and Offspring In Tow

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Emily Cannell

Every day for the last 14 years, Spouse and I methodically perform a daily ritual known as “coffee talk.” Coffee talk obviously derives its name from the ritualistic consumption of the caffeinated beverage which enables each member to hoist his … Continue reading →

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The Trip That Never Was- Part Two-Kyoto and Nara

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Emily Cannell

Writing the last post left me more exhausted than actually spending 3 days touring Tokyo on foot. After resting, refortifying with miso soup, squid jerky, and sake in one of Roppongi’s ubiquitous all night ExPat bars (where one must be … Continue reading →

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