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Judging a Magazine by its Cover
A magazine I wrote about in my book is back in the spotlight
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“Ikigai” vs. Ikigai
Apr 9, 2025
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How do you say “woke” in Japanese?
Dec 1, 2024
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The Shogun Code
Apr 8, 2024
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Kimono Chaos
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Translating Identity
The difficulties of discussing Japanese spirituality in English
Jun 25
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Letter from Australia
What it means to send stories into the world
Jun 9
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Japanese, from Elsewhere
What does “being Japanese” really mean?
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Sakura, sakura
Cherries are more than trees. They're living poems.
Mar 30
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Kimono Chaos
Tourists transforming tradition on the streets of Tokyo
Mar 18
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Meeting the Goddess of Fire
An unexpected surprise on a trip to Hawaii
Feb 5
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New Year, New You
Some thoughts on having a happy 2026!
Jan 14
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Microphone Marathon
Some thoughts on recording my audiobook
Dec 5, 2025
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"Dead" before Christmas
A personal update, and a close call with WHAM!
Nov 29, 2025
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