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I flew out of Japan today and got this stunning view of Mt. Fuji as a nice departure gift. I’m… Read more
I’m pretty certain my English is getting worse from disuse here in Japan, as well as from having to speak… Read more
The Japanese are fastidious rule followers. If there are rules or instructions for something –and there are alway instructions for… Read more
One of the reasons to visit Hiroshima is to see and learn about the A-Bomb Dome, one of the few… Read more
Heard it’s warm back in the States. I don’t feel like writing today, so here’s what February should look like:… Read more
My favorite “you’ve never heard of it, but you have to try it when you’re there” food has been Okonomiyaki,… Read more
My favorite sight in Kyoto was the Fushimi Inari-Taisha, which translates to “the Head Shrine of Inari”. It consists of… Read more
I came to Sapporo because I wanted snow, and, oh boy, did I find it UPDATE: 0% chance of snow… Read more
Most of the cars you see on the roads in Japan seem miniaturized. It makes sense, as everything here is… Read more
Pachinko

Another big thing in Japan that I just don’t get is Pachinko. It’s like pinball mixed with plinko mixed with… Read more

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