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Seasonal Secret:
Japanese glass bells: the sweet sound of summer
The sweet chimes of fūrin bells aren’t just a pretty summer soundtrack! In the dark days before AC was invented, they were one of the major weapons against the relentlessly hot and steamy Japanese summertime…read more
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Why, Japan, Why?
Snacks with tentacles
Admit it: you’re itching to dare your travel companions to nom down on some fine squid-on-a-stick when you stroll past the food stands at your next Japanese festival. But did you know they can’t weasel out of it by refusing to travel during the summer matsuri season? Yes, on every corner…read more
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Book Review & Giveaway:
The Emissary by Yoko Tawaka
This winner of the National Book Award for translated literature is not only one of the best books by a Japanese author I’ve ever read—and the most stunningly excellent literary translation to boot—it’s one of the best (and nearly indescribable) examples of…read more
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Jonelle Patrick writes novels set in Japan, produces the monthly Japanagram newsletter, and blogs at Only In Japan and The Tokyo Guide I Wish I’d Had
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