Tag Archives: japan

On Grocery Shopping in America in Japan

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

Costco may be in Japan, but Japan is not in Costco.

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On Sneezing in Japan

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

In Japan, no one can hear you sneeze.

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On Finding a Rubbish Bin in Japan

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

My coat pockets are filled with scraps. I dredge up chewing gum wrappers and konbini receipts when I fish for change. There’s no garbage on the street, but there aren’t garbage cans, either; everyone just carries their trash with them. … Continue reading →

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My Dragon Week: On Being Bored in Japan

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

Wherever you go, there you are.

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On Getting Lucky in Japan

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

No, not like that.

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The Winter Haiku Forecast

Posted on January 11, 2012 by

“Writing shit about new snow for the rich is not art.” – Kobayashi Issa (trans. Robert Hass)

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