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The Thing I Learned Today
How to outsmart the fashion police
After the shōgun accidentally bowed to the wrong man because he mistook a lavishly dressed merchant for the local lord, he decreed that merchants were no longer allowed to flaunt the wealth they’d snaffled from their betters. The merchants, of course, rose to the challenge with crafty…read more
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Seasonal Secret
Exorcize your demons the time-honored Japanese way!
First, you need beans. Soybeans, to be exact. These are for throwing at the oldest male member of your family, who will be wearing a demon mask for the occasion. The demon must be pelted ferociously enough to drive him from the house, as you shout…read more
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Beyond Tokyo
Red shrine + white snow = Japan photo gold
If you’re lucky enough to be heading to Niigata for the skiing, don’t forget to stop into the Hakusan Shrine if you’d like to harvest some amazing Japan pix! A golden dragon and a snow-frosted hanachōzu water basin filled with flowers greets you as you stop to purify your hands before…read more
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Book Review & Giveaway
A mystery read for every occasion
| In this month’s Book Review & Giveaway, I’m taking a rare break from Japan-centric books to give away an opportunity for you to discover a new favorite mystery author! These nine writers deal in well-written page-turners that nevertheless give solace in the middle of the…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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