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Shabu Shabu- A Food Post

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Emily Cannell

I love shabu shabu although I’m not sure if I like eating it as well as the motions of making it. A Japanese equivalent of the Chinese Hot Pot, this dish gets its name from the sound of the stirring … Continue reading →

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Ladies Start Your Engines- Culture Lesson #9

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Emily Cannell

13 million people live in Tokyo, roughly half are women. Every week day morning, millions of these women put on a suit, make up, high heels, wrap a scarf around the neck, walk outside, and tear off to work riding … Continue reading →

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Confessions of a Light Packer- A Guide

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Emily Cannell

I’m a light packer. Other than a short period of time when traveling alone with two children both needing car seats, and that OTHER time (read here)I haven’t checked a bag in 16 years. Why? I’m competitive to an unhealthy … Continue reading →

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Niseko, Hokkaido- Part II (Heaven Help Us)

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Emily Cannell

Spouse and I should have known problems were brewing from the beginning over 14 years ago. It started a month or so before Offspring #1 was born. Standing 5’4″ and never having weighed over 110 lbs I had ballooned to … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year Japan Style- Culture Lesson #8

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Emily Cannell

Monks herald the New Year at Midnight in every shrine throughout Japan with the tolling of a bell 108 times. This Buddhist tradition symbolizes the 108 human sins and banishes each as the new year begins. So begins the biggest … Continue reading →

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The Clampetts Hit the Road- Travel Tips

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Emily Cannell

As did thousands of other travelers, the Clampetts took to the skies for the holiday season. Unlike most ExPats who either returned to the US or headed for sun, we headed North to one of the world’s most precious and … Continue reading →

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Something to Try during the Holidays

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Emily Cannell

This is not a food blog- but- I’ve been harassed by a certain family member to do more sharing on gastronomic topics. After reflecting on the Japanese food I’ve been eating while in Japan vs the food that was disguised … Continue reading →

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The Building Christmas Party- Bah Humbug

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Emily Cannell

My favorite neighbors are the ones that honk and wave, smiling as they drive by. Without stopping. Preferably there are 8-10 acres, a herd of cattle and a stream between us as well. This keeps idle chit chat to a … Continue reading →

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Watch out Silly Wabbit…Fuw’s the Fashion in Tokyo

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Emily Cannell

I admit to complete ignorance of the East prior to my arrival including the influence of Japanese fashion on the rest of the world. Tokyo ranks 5th with New York, Milan, Paris, and London. More specifically due to an area … Continue reading →

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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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