PinnedPublished inThe Writing CooperativeMy Journey From a Depressed Mom to a JournalistThree years of wins and losses as a writerDec 5, 202414Dec 5, 202414
Published inJaponica PublicationThe Secret to Costco’s Popularity in JapanSmart localization has allowed the American wholesaler to bridge the gap between Hare and Ke in the Japanese dietOct 6, 20243Oct 6, 20243
Published inJaponica PublicationTips for a Safe Visit to a Japanese BeachBeware of riptides, tsunami waves, and new alcohol and tattoo prohibitionsAug 11, 20248Aug 11, 20248
Published inJaponica PublicationWhy Snoopy Is Japan’s Most Popular CharacterMy honest review of the Peanuts Museum in TokyoJul 18, 20246Jul 18, 20246
Published inJaponica PublicationSummer Gear to Beat the Heat in Japan3 must-haves to survive the misery of Japanese summerJul 10, 20243Jul 10, 20243
Published inJaponica PublicationJapanese Parents’ Mental Exodus Foreshadows a Grim Future for the CountryMore parents are choosing international and Indian schools over Japanese schoolsJul 7, 202418Jul 7, 202418
Published inJaponica PublicationJapan’s Toxic Beauty Standards Placed on WomenThe country’s media scrutinizes the weight of even pregnant womenJun 9, 202418Jun 9, 202418
Published inJaponica PublicationJune in Japan: The Most Underrated Month For TravelExplore the serene ocean of hydrangeas before the tourist hordes arrive in summerJun 2, 202413Jun 2, 202413
Published inJaponica PublicationWhy Most Tourists Miss the Best Parts of JapanPopular touristy places don’t do justice to Japanese culture, but this small village in Niigata doesMay 27, 202419May 27, 202419
Published inJaponica PublicationWhy Japanese Men Hide Their PartnersOhtani’s announcement highlights the pressure on women to act as professional wivesMar 4, 202417Mar 4, 202417
