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Will Wearing a Ski Mask Help Ouisar-San Avoid Another Cultural Faux Pas?

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Emily Cannell

The Clampitt Clan has returned from the annual family vacation and I find myself in an awkward, and long-lasting, position. I am the center of attention. When I board a train, all the ladies look me over from head to … Continue reading →

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If It Can`t be Snowboarded, the Clampitts Don`t Go, But…..

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Emily Cannell

others do. This post is brought to you by a number of others. Namely Apple and one of my latest favorite blogs Rocket News 24. During one of my weekly trips to the Apple store to replace various shattered Iphone … Continue reading →

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(Hell) Raising Teenagers in Asia

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Emily Cannell

Warning- Graphic Images, not to be read while eating. Don`t say I didn`t warn you. One day last spring I was walking with several thousand of my closest Japanese neighbors through Yoyogi park in central Tokyo. Just enjoying the day … Continue reading →

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Great Job on The Laundry! In Recognition of Your Achievement…..

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Emily Cannell

Here`s what`s not explained clearly when permanently leaving the work place. Never again will you hear the words, “That was a great job.” Most likely no one will call a neighborhood coffee in your honor to say, “In recognition of … Continue reading →

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Another Culture Lesson Learned the Hard Way- #16

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Emily Cannell

Today, I will review a case study, which will, if committed to memory, prevent your new Japanese friends from committing seppuku (suicide) after attending a party at your apartment. Harasi-san, a Japanese male in his early twenties. A recent graduate … Continue reading →

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Irises at Meiji Shrine – and a Surprise Sighting

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Emily Cannell

My favorite ” go to” spot- Meiji Shrine. Always entertaining- to me anyway, as  I can never find anyone else to tag along. The Offspring hide until I`ve been gone for 10 minutes. Spouse will go if he can see … Continue reading →

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Birds of a Feather Bike Tokyo Together

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Emily Cannell

I prefer to limit constraints on my behavior with too many rules. Therefore, I operate under a general set of guiding principles which can be altered if circumstances require a quick adjustment. There is one that has remained constant, has … Continue reading →

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Tattoos – Today`s Taboo Topic

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Emily Cannell

Today`s taboo topic is the tattoo. There are two main reasons I don`t have any. I view the largest organ of the body as a blank canvas, thus my first major hurdle is the limited color palate from which to … Continue reading →

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Andretti-san Plus New Phone Equals Danger in Tokyo

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Emily Cannell

Andretti-san- fastest driver in the East, cultural guide, and Japanese sensei- is also a self-professed otaku– someone obsessed with electronics and gaming to the exclusion of all other interests and activities. He and I have debated the validity of his … Continue reading →

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A New “First” to Add to The Unusual List

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Emily Cannell

Five years ago, had my station wagon fallen in to a sink hole on my way to Pilates and that deranged Alice revealed our lives full of “firsts” in Japan, I would have asked for one of whatever she had … Continue reading →

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