Today I took part in yet another Field Trip for Parents organized by the kids' school. Our group of eleven St. Maur parents joined an equal number of participants from the other international school in town, Yokohama International School. We set off on the train for a cooking class at the Yokohama Fish Market. Because …
Month: May 2016
Ahoy, Shipmate! Visiting the Sail Training Ship Nippon Maru
This morning after church Mark and Tessa set out for brunch with a Tessa's classmate and her dad. While Mark and Tessa enjoyed their quality time together I decided to torment Cy with one of those parent-thought-up outings. It's a relatively clear day and we can probably see Mt. Fuji, so I decided to head …
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Let’s Eat Junk Food: Japanese vs. American Doritos
Last week my lovely and talented sister Joanna sent me this link about flavors of American junk food unique to Japan. "You find any of these?", she asked. "Of course!", I replied. And I do see odd versions of American staples like Kit Kat, Doritos, Cheetos, and Ritz most times I go to the store. …
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Tea Housin’
Today I visited a tea house in Yokohama with a group of moms from the kids' school. Our guides for the day were members of the Kanagawa Systematized Goodwill Guide Club, or KSGG. KSGG volunteers organize outings, run tours--and help dress foreigners in yukata, or cotton, summertime version of kimono. KSGG volunteers provided the yukata and all accessories. …
Let’s Go Shopping: An Introduction to the 100 Yen Store
Where can you buy a mini dustpan and broom shaped like Mickey Mouse, or his and her ear swabs, anyway? Before moving to Japan I too spent sleepless nights pondering these very questions, and now I have the answer: the 100 yen store! Dollar stores in the U.S. tend to locate in somewhat dodgy neighborhoods and …
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