Tag Archives: Vacation

Moving Teenagers- Are You Up To It?

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Emily Cannell

Moving teenagers- are you up to it? That depends. Are you willing to stick your head inside the mouth of a Great White Shark? Would you let a rabid dog chew on your ear for days at a time? Are … Continue reading →

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You Know You`re In Japan When…..

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Emily Cannell

Since I`ve been the unblogger for the last several weeks, let me remind you where we left off. The series, “You Know You`re in Japan when…..” I haven`t forgotten or run out of fodder. More on that later. Without further … Continue reading →

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You Know You`re in Japan When…

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Emily Cannell

As the Clampitts get ready to close the book on Japan, I`ve been thinking about all the things that seemed odd when we arrived. And so begins the series, “You know you`re in Japan when….” Today`s Entry: “You know you`re … Continue reading →

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Is It Right to Hate China? The Clampitt`s Investigate

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Emily Cannell

Among ExPats, Japan is referred to as “Asia Lite.”  While shopping one gets confused as to location- there`s more English signage than Japanese and random animals of various size and denomination don`t cross the road along with the pedestrians. Cars … Continue reading →

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A Forced March to the Terracotta Warriors- Xi` An China

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Emily Cannell

I`m the only one who wanted to go. Two of the Clampitts flat refused. One actually had a good excuse being that he is living in Canada at the moment. The other got a lecture on culture, missed opportunities, and … Continue reading →

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The Truth Behind van Gogh`s Missing Ear…

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Emily Cannell

I now know the true reason van Gogh cut off his ear for the Clampitts recently faced similar circumstances. A well-intentioned van Gogh signed on to a group tour of the South of France in order to divine inspiration from … Continue reading →

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Japanese Name Calling- Not Appropriate for Children and Teenagers

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Emily Cannell

Tengu. Oh-and  it`s nasty. Use it carefully. Don`t tell I taught you or I`ll call you a liar. After reading this, you will shiver with delight every time you shout it at your worst arch-enemy from behind the locked sound … Continue reading →

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Ouisar-san drops the Ball on the Local Matsuri

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Emily Cannell

The fact that I`ve been blogging for two full years and haven`t done a post on a matsuri is shameful an oversight. Especially given the number of these that occur throughout the year. During a matsuri, the neighborhood shrine`s delegates … Continue reading →

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Ishigaki Island, Okinawa Japan- Add It To Your Bucket List

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Emily Cannell

It was turning out to be the typical Clampitt vacation. A perfect storm of sorts. We boarded a plane headed 3 hours south toward Okinawa, then another 45 minutes further south to Ishigaki Island. So did several right-wing activists ready … Continue reading →

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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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