Book Review SPECIAL EDITION
The Last Tea Bowl Thief By Jonelle Patrick Okay, obviously it would be weird for me to review my own book, so instead I’m going to point you over to … Continue Reading Book Review SPECIAL EDITION
Book Giveaway SPECIAL EDITION
Did you win a signed copy of The Last Tea Bowl Thief? As a special surprise for Japanagram subscribers, I’m giving away five signed paperback copies of The Last Tea … Continue Reading Book Giveaway SPECIAL EDITION
Japanese Home Cooking SPECIAL EDITION
Nobody would call The Last Tea Bowl Thief’s Robin Swann a gourmet cook, but she makes a mean Sesame-Miso Hotpot for herself as she begins tracing the ownership of the … Continue Reading Japanese Home Cooking SPECIAL EDITION
Beyond Tokyo SPECIAL EDITION
Special destination: Jakko-in convent, Kyoto The convent with a big secret 🏮It isn’t often that I set out to do book research and discover something far more amazing than I … Continue Reading Beyond Tokyo SPECIAL EDITION
Why, Japan, Why? SPECIAL EDITION
Why is it harder to get a Japanese boyfriend than a Japanese girlfriend? In The Last Tea Bowl Thief, Robin Swann has had a longer relationship with her goldfish than … Continue Reading Why, Japan, Why? SPECIAL EDITION
SEPTEMBER 2020
Click on photo or link to read the feature • Seasonal Secret: When the small and humble come together to become magnificent and mighty When I started thinking about what’s … Continue Reading SEPTEMBER 2020
Japanese Home Cooking OCTOBER 2020
I hope you can find something worth toasting this month, because I’m ready to do a little celebrating! The Ninth Attachment is the original drink recipe created for the lovely … Continue Reading Japanese Home Cooking OCTOBER 2020
Book Review & Giveaway OCTOBER 2020
The Tale of Murasaki By Liza Dalby Setting & details: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Authenticity of Japanese characters & dialogue: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Translation quality: N/AEntertainment value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐My recommendation: If you love historical novels, this beautifully imagined … Continue Reading Book Review & Giveaway OCTOBER 2020
Why, Japan, Why? OCTOBER 2020
Tiny pants, the garbage police, and the more friends you have, the lonelier you might be There are some things that nobody who moves to Japan wants to learn. But sometimes … Continue Reading Why, Japan, Why? OCTOBER 2020
Beyond Tokyo OCTOBER 2020
This month’s destination: Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture Holy log-riding, the accidental castle, and a fire-breathing stone dragon 🏯 Suwa City? Who ever heard of Suwa City? That doesn’t sound like … Continue Reading Beyond Tokyo OCTOBER 2020
A special gift for Japanagram subscribers
If you pre-order a copy of The Last Tea Bowl Thief, I’ll send you a signed bookplate for the front! These cream-colored bookplates are printed on archival paper, and feature … Continue Reading A special gift for Japanagram subscribers
The ten winners of last month’s Book Giveaway are…
If you recognize your email, congratulations! You just won a signed paperback copy of It Was You, the new Yumi & Kenji short by Jonelle Patrick! If one of these is … Continue Reading The ten winners of last month’s Book Giveaway are…
The twelve winners of the August Book Giveaways are…
If you recognize your email, congratulations! You just won a copy of CLIMB, by Susan Spann! • You just won a copy of Claws of the Cat, by Susan Spann! If one … Continue Reading The twelve winners of the August Book Giveaways are…
Here’s your free copy of It Was You!
Thanks for being a Japanagram subscriber. Here’s your free copy of the brand new, not-for-sale, Only In Tokyo Short! You can read this digital format It Was You right now … Continue Reading Here’s your free copy of It Was You!
Book Giveaway SEPTEMBER 2020
It Was You By Jonelle Patrick Click on the photo for a link to your free digital copy of It Was You All Japanagram subscribers can download a free digital … Continue Reading Book Giveaway SEPTEMBER 2020
AUGUST 2020
Click on photo or link to read the feature • • Beyond Tokyo: Let’s visit the most refreshing waterfall in the world Just looking at pictures of this astonishing waterfall … Continue Reading AUGUST 2020
