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Ginkgo Trees- the Chitlins of Japan

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Emily Cannell

If you’ve ever smelled a Ginkgo tree, or chitlins, my guess is you could all give me the same one word description without thinking too hard. Poo. Both have stenches so offensive you could also tell me where you were, … Continue reading →

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An Enviable Finger Fetish; Nails Japanese Style

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Emily Cannell

Japanophiles think they know all there is to know about what makes Japan so uniquely unlike every place else on earth. We`ve all seen the “Top 10” lists that include the vending machines, the manga, the robot bar, and the … Continue reading →

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Going Down In Flames-Hirezake

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Emily Cannell

There are a few things which should only be done in a lab setting. With safety glasses, a lab coat, and a glass hood under which flammables and other explosives are tested; maybe a hazmat suit for added precaution. Certain … Continue reading →

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Kawaii Construction- I Need This in My Neighborhood

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Emily Cannell

There`s construction going on in my neighborhood. It`s noisy, dusty, and worst all it makes my dogs bark. This is a problem for all the neighbors because they also hear the construction, the dogs barking, and me yelling “Shut up” … Continue reading →

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Elbowing Our Way Through Easter

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Emily Cannell

It`s Easter. The time when we Catholics roll our eyes, put on a colorful outfit, and drag our families out of bed to show up at mass. It also happens at Christmas. The folks who attend more regularly get annoyed … Continue reading →

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Repatriation During the Holidays is Harder Than Being Overseas….

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Emily Cannell

The pitfall of living overseas is the inevitability of coming home. Dull. And with that the recalibration of expectations that the Offspring have regarding holidays and how they are spent. Some expats have a problem living overseas during traditional American … Continue reading →

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Some Beauty In These Sad Times

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Emily Cannell

Over the summer, Offspring #2 and I visited Paris- her reward for the eight hours of French tutoring she endured weekly upon our move to Montreàl. As it always is when tragedy hits a place you know, there`s a certain … Continue reading →

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The Children at Taya Cavern

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Emily Cannell

Unfortunately for any of you still reading this blog, I have figured out the ICloud. Which means I`ve been looking through thousands of pictures, which I will now force upon you. Hopefully it won`t be as bad as looking at … Continue reading →

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Beginnings and Endings

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Emily Cannell

The Nose called. “Talk to Dad- here he is.” He`d been sick. “Hey Dad- I`ll be there on the 23rd. Just dropping our stuff in Montreal first.” His voice had changed since he`d gotten sick- a sickness of unknown origin. … Continue reading →

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“You Know You`re In Japan When….”

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Emily Cannell

It`s time for another captivating installment of our continuing series. We switch our attention to practices less commonly discussed in the journalling done on the plane ride home, however, that doesn`t mean it isn`t exciting. Today`s riveting cultural tidbit? “You … Continue reading →

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