Japan Happiness

Japanese, from Elsewhere

What does “being Japanese” really mean?

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March 2026

Sakura, sakura

Cherries are more than trees. They're living poems.

Mar 30 • Hiroko Yoda

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Kimono Chaos

Tourists transforming tradition on the streets of Tokyo

Mar 18 • Hiroko Yoda

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February 2026

Meeting the Goddess of Fire

An unexpected surprise on a trip to Hawaii

Feb 5 • Hiroko Yoda

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January 2026

New Year, New You

Some thoughts on having a happy 2026!

Jan 14 • Hiroko Yoda

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December 2025

Microphone Marathon

Some thoughts on recording my audiobook

Dec 5, 2025 • Hiroko Yoda

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November 2025

"Dead" before Christmas

A personal update, and a close call with WHAM!

Nov 29, 2025 • Hiroko Yoda

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October 2025

I went to hell last week

...and had a great time!

Oct 26, 2025 • Hiroko Yoda

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September 2025

Summertime Sadness

Traditions nourish. But sometimes we have to change, like it or not.

Sep 20, 2025 • Hiroko Yoda

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Animated Spirituality

Japan's spiritual traditions are everywhere -- even in your favorite anime shows.

Sep 8, 2025 • Hiroko Yoda

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August 2025

Spiritual noodles

The city of Miwa is home to a ritual where commerce, cuisine, and kami intersect

Aug 16, 2025 • Hiroko Yoda

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NYC, again!

Anime as a window to Japan's spirituality

Aug 14, 2025 • Hiroko Yoda

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