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Japanese men do not open the car door for their wives. They open the car door for their mothers. The wives are left to open their own door. The Japanese … Continue reading 7 Things Japanese Men do not do for their Wives
The plane lands with a thud on the Tokyo tarmac, fifteen hours after take-off from Phoenix, Arizona. I look out the window of row 38 seat C, the window, and … Continue reading Five Years in Japan: The Arrival
One hour after reciting our marriage vows my Japanese husband whispers in my ear, “Please, no more meatloaf, or mashed potatoes with gravy.” Oh no! Now, what do I cook? … Continue reading Five Years in Japan: The Cooking Lesson
“Just as there is no warning for childbirth, there is no preparation for the sight of a first child… There should be a song for women to sing at this … Continue reading Five Years in Japan/ The Birth