JUNE 2020
Click on photo to read the feature • Seasonal Secret for May: How to stay cool in the summer, the Japanese way Five ways that the Japanese have traditionally survived … Continue Reading JUNE 2020
The winner of the June Book Giveaway is…
If you recognize this email, congratulations! You just won a copy of The Essential Haiku, edited by the amazing Robert Hass If this is you, shoot a message to JapanagramJonelle@gmail.com and tell me … Continue Reading The winner of the June Book Giveaway is…
Book Review & Giveaway JULY 2020
Shinjū By Laura Joh Rowland Setting & details: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Authenticity of Japanese characters & dialogue: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Translation quality: N/AEntertainment value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐My recommendation: A well-researched and deeply entertaining crime read, set in samurai-era … Continue Reading Book Review & Giveaway JULY 2020
Beyond Tokyo JULY 2020
This month’s destination: Gyoda Ancient Lotus Park, Saitama A vast and serene lotus garden grown from 3,000-year-old seeds 🎋All around the world, we’re mourning the cancellation of beloved summer events, … Continue Reading Beyond Tokyo JULY 2020
Why, Japan, Why? JULY 2020
Why the did NHK try to Japansplain the global anti-racism protests with this excruciatingly embarrassing video? Ai yi yi, you don’t have to understand Japanese to instantly grasp that this … Continue Reading Why, Japan, Why? JULY 2020
Japanese Home Cooking JULY 2020
You know how those shiny purple eggplants at the market look soooo tempting this time of year, so you can’t resist buying a few, but then you get them home … Continue Reading Japanese Home Cooking JULY 2020
Seasonal Secret JULY 2020
Souvenirs NOT to buy in July The ultimate souvenir not only reminds you of the place where you bought it, it also reminds you of the joys of being in … Continue Reading Seasonal Secret JULY 2020
MAY 2020
Click on photo to read the feature The Pilgrimage Issue: Instead of focusing on Instagrammable travel experiences, this month we’re going on a more spiritual journey… • Beyond Tokyo: Let’s … Continue Reading MAY 2020
The winner of the May Book Giveaway is…
If you recognize this email, congratulations! You just won a copy of Marie Mutsuki Mockett’s Where the Dead Pause and the Japanese Say Goodbye! If this is you, shoot a message … Continue Reading The winner of the May Book Giveaway is…
Japanese Home Cooking JUNE 2020
Summer is heating up in Japan, and this salad is the perfect way to avoid slaving over a hot stove! It tastes fresh and summer-y, satisfying enough to be a … Continue Reading Japanese Home Cooking JUNE 2020
Seasonal Secret JUNE 2020
How to stay cool in the summer, the Japanese way Here are five ways that the Japanese have traditionally survived the miserably hot & humid summer months. Some actually work, … Continue Reading Seasonal Secret JUNE 2020
Beyond Tokyo JUNE 2020
This month’s destination: Okunoshima Island in Hiroshima Prefecture Let’s travel to place where a kinder, gentler age lives on: The uninhabited Japanese island where the only residents are lots and … Continue Reading Beyond Tokyo JUNE 2020
Book Review & Giveaway JUNE 2020
The Essential Haiku Edited by Robert Hass Setting & details: N/AAuthenticity of Japanese characters & dialogue: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Translation quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Entertainment value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐My recommendation: The most enjoyable book of haiku in the … Continue Reading Book Review & Giveaway JUNE 2020
Why, Japan, Why? JUNE 2020
How did Japan escape a severe COVID pandemic without lockdowns or mass testing? Only In Japan subscribers who already saw the list of 43 reasons: scroll down to the gray … Continue Reading Why, Japan, Why? JUNE 2020
The winner of the April Book Giveaway is…
If you recognize this email, congratulations! You just won a copy of Keigo Higashino’s Newcomer! If this is you, shoot a message to JapanagramJonelle@gmail.com and tell me if you’d prefer an ebook or … Continue Reading The winner of the April Book Giveaway is…
Seasonal Secret MAY 2020
Six things you didn’t expect to discover on a pilgrimage Naturally, the Japanese have figured out a way to make their version of a spiritual Iron Man not only good … Continue Reading Seasonal Secret MAY 2020
