Japan
Life in Japan
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Ten Pounds of Life in a Five-Pound Box
We thought we were prepared for the opening days of our life in Japan. In hindsight, that’s adorable. Continue reading
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Today, We Have Cake
We remember why we came here in the first place. Continue reading
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Monk Mattresses and Other Revelations
Monk Mattresses: Firm but fair. Banana for scale. Continue reading
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The Slippers in the Doorway
A pair of worn blue slippers in a quiet doorway reminded us that some homes hold more than memories. Continue reading
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Welcome Home. Please Explain Your Snow Plan.
We bought a house in Japan. The house welcomed us. The neighbor… had questions. Continue reading
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Kindness, Culture, and the Road to Home
Kindness, culture, and serendipity shaped the morning we finally reached the place we now call home. Continue reading
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My Backpack, the Sunrise, and the Promise I Kept to Myself
After an evening of crisis comes a morning of clarity. Continue reading
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Flight Paths, Feelings, and the Quest for the Perfect Route to Japan, Part III
My trusty backpack has been with me through thick and thin and around the world a couple of times. What could possibly go wrong when two sleep-deprived people arrive at their final destination? Continue reading
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Flight Paths, Feelings, and the Quest for the Perfect Route to Japan, Part II
Every trip has its snags, but the journey, much like Japanese culture, is about the process, not the end result. Continue reading
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Flight Paths, Feelings, and the Quest for the Perfect Route to Japan, Part 1
On the road to Japan, the journey is about the process, not the end result. Continue reading
