Five Things
One week, five things. Listing five things I've enjoyed or appreciated during the past seven days. Welcome to Five Things!
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Feb 27, 2021
Kawazu Sakura
Oh happy day-and happier heart! The cherry blossoms have joined the ume and are in bloom. These are special cherry blossoms, though....
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Hominy & Home
Feb 19, 2021
A Little Bit Of This, A little Bit Of That
Busy bee? Yep, that's me! Mahjong's been on a slight hold, but with Monday morning onigiri making and weekly outings to less occupied...
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Hominy & Home
Feb 4, 2021
Setsubun
One of the great joys in living in Japan is being able to observe their holidays and festivals-and there are a lot. Some are a little...
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Hominy & Home
Jan 31, 2021
Bye Bye Kawaii!
When I think of the businesses hit hard by COVID, my mind tends to go to a few of the obvious places: small businesses, the performing...
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Hominy & Home
Jan 11, 2021
A Coming of Age
There are many gifts in being an expat. In Japan, our family's experience has been one of encouragement; to enjoy the food and drink,...
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Hominy & Home
Jan 7, 2021
Getting Lucky
Can you have enough good luck? Would you participate in a local, traditional pilgrimage if it meant you might be extra blessed? Maybe...
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Hominy & Home
Jan 1, 2021
Japanese New Year
Southerners have pretty standard traditions when it comes to ushering in the new year. Black-eyed peas, greens, pork chops, grits,...
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Hominy & Home
Nov 20, 2020
Day Trip: Abiko, Chiba
Generally speaking, there are amazing benefits to being an expat: the ability to travel to new places, immersing yourself in a beautiful...
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Hominy & Home
Sep 21, 2020
The Expat's Fall Bucket List
Happy Fall y'all! It's time to enjoy an expat's fall bucket list. Which one will you tick off first?
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