Based on the raves of many Yokohama families' visits to Cambodia, the four of us set out for a short visit to see it for ourselves. I didn't know much about Cambodia before going--I had a piecemeal knowledge of Angkor Wat, the Vietnam/American War, Pol Pot and the Killing Fields. While part of me simply wants …

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At least once a week I pop into Daiso, the ubiquitous chain of 100 yen stores. Christmas decorations are at a peak right now, and here's a glimpse of what's for sale..... Santa suits for the whole family! Note that the women's version costs 500 yen and the men's is only 400 yen, even though …

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