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My Duck Story
This duck story is special. For my duck belonged to the Japanese Emperor.
Dec 29, 20245 min read
'Tis the Season to Tell Stories
The warmth of the holiday season often cooks up a nice story,
Dec 16, 20245 min read
The Other Little Woman
She figured the last sight she would ever see would be that of a bear-sized American soldier chopping at her with a bayonet.
Nov 26, 20245 min read
The Keeper of Dragonflies
“The Keeper of Dragonflies” is the initial work in my online short story collection of the same name.
Nov 13, 20244 min read
Without a TOEFL Score, How Can You Communicate?
I am uneasily reminded of a time 20 years past when I too applied for higher education from within Japan.
Oct 31, 20245 min read
Home, Home on the (Kanto) Range!
I have put down roots, dropped my anchor, pitched my tent, hitched my pony, cooled my jets and shelved my thesaurus. After 25 nomadic years,
Oct 3, 20246 min read
Ill Will Toward Eel
One benefit of wedding into a Japanese family is the discovery that there is much more to Japanese cuisine than just sushi and tempura.
Sep 17, 20245 min read
The Yakuza Will Get You If You Don't Watch Out!
When I first came to Japan, I didn't believe in yakuza.
Aug 21, 20245 min read
A Dog by Any Other Name
My old college roommate has named his dog after my wife.
"Is this some sort of a prank?" I ask him.
Aug 6, 20245 min read
The Joy of Kanji
When I first came toJapan, I never thought I’d have to learn the language.
Jul 23, 20244 min read
Love Finds a Way
Sometimes love does find a way. Sometimes it is the only thing that can.
Jul 23, 20245 min read
The Mustache and the Marriage
I asked my future wife to marry me while we were in the ofuro.
Jun 25, 20244 min read
A Marriage Made in Kumamoto
I am sometimes asked how I met my wife. I like to say this unknown girl rushed up and tackled me. My wife’s version is different
May 31, 20244 min read
When East Marries West
"When East Marries West" ran in The Japan Times from 1998 to 2015, with over 400 editions. Most now rest behind a website paywall. Here, I will upload one or two editions a month, free of charge.
May 27, 20241 min read
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