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John Manjiro
I was first introduced to the historical figure John Manjiro through a presentation by a student nearly 20 years ago. Who knows why certain people and places remain in your mind? I honestly can’t tell you what any of the other students presented on that day or why he made such an impression. Perhaps it was because he was an unintentional immigrant and I could see parts of my own immigration journey reflected in his experiences? Or maybe it is much simpler. There is a sign for
5 days ago
The Bumblings of a Foreign Mom: Bento Version
Both of my children attend a local preschool (保育園, hoikuen) and overall, I am very pleased with the school and thankful for the service....
Aug 4, 2025


A Daughter of Uminchu by Tsuneko Imai
I try to read as much about Okinawa as possible, and while at the local library researching the history of goat fights, I came across the...
May 30, 2025


We were Featured on JapanKart's Blog
We were recently featured as a hidden gem for unique cultural experiences and local adventures in Japan on JapanKart's blog. You can...
May 16, 2025


Hi-ja- O-rase-: Have You Ever Seen a Goat Fight?
While While watching the evening news a couple of Fridays ago, they had a segment about activities to do during the weekend. One of the...
May 14, 2025
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