7 Things Japanese Men do not do for their Wives
Japanese men do not open the car door for their wives. They open the car door for their mothers. The … Continue reading 7 Things Japanese Men do not do for their Wives
Category: Five Years in Japan
Five Years in Japan: The Arrival
The plane lands with a thud on the Tokyo tarmac, fifteen hours after take-off from Phoenix, Arizona. I look out … Continue reading Five Years in Japan: The Arrival
Five Years in Japan: The Cooking Lesson
One hour after reciting our marriage vows my Japanese husband whispers in my ear, “Please, no more meatloaf, or mashed … Continue reading Five Years in Japan: The Cooking Lesson
Five Years in Japan/ The Birth
“Just as there is no warning for childbirth, there is no preparation for the sight of a first child… There … Continue reading Five Years in Japan/ The Birth
