Tag Archives: Sakura

The Magic Pattern-Changing Umbrella

Posted on June 16, 2011 by

File this one under “Objects that I need immediately despite not knowing that they existed until yesterday.” So, the rainy season is upon us here in Japan, and as the raindrops fall gently outside my window (Is there any more … Continue reading →

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Weekly Round Up!

Posted on April 19, 2011 by

Oh, snap! I forgot to do the Weekly Roundup! Ok, in case you missed anything… Last Monday I posted some pictures of some of the tasty lunches I had during the slow days of Spring Vacation, when teachers still go … Continue reading →

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Good bye, Cherry Blossoms

Posted on April 17, 2011 by

Sakura season is almost at a close, already. It always seems fast, but this year particularly so–it felt like the blossoms were barely on the trees before the wind and rain (and maybe a few aftershocks?) shook them all to … Continue reading →

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I should be so lucky…Kit Kats?

Posted on April 14, 2011 by

I recently found a new flavor of Kit Kat that confounded me. I’ve asked multiple coworkers, friends, and even students to help explain, and I still feel like I’m not quite getting the whole picture. It’s definitely one of the … Continue reading →

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Weekly Round Up!

Posted on April 10, 2011 by

Well, it’s been a pretty great week here in Japan! The cherry blossoms are in full swing, the new school year is starting, and there’s a warm spring feeling in the air. It’s a beautiful time to be in the … Continue reading →

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Happy Friday! Engrish of the Week :)

Posted on April 8, 2011 by

This was a little sweet from one of my coworkers, a lovely example of the Omiyage that often appears on my desk. I don’t know about

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Ueno is Panda Crazy!

Posted on April 3, 2011 by

When we went to Tokyo last weekend, the trains were still a bit disrupted, so instead of landing in Shinjuku or Ikebukuro as usual, our final stop was Ueno. This was a happy occasion, because we haven’t gotten much chance … Continue reading →

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Japan is (still) Beautiful!

Posted on March 18, 2011 by

Hey guys–just a little reminder that despite everything, Japan is (still) beautiful, and there’s no place we’d rather be. It’s been a difficult week, and the current stress is watching so many of our friends leaving, but we honestly have … Continue reading →

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Sakura & Smiles

Posted on March 7, 2011 by

Something beautiful happened on my way home from work the other day. I pass by a little park every day, and I noticed that the Sakura trees had started blooming. Not Ume trees, but proper cherry blossoms! It must be … Continue reading →

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The Starbucks Sakura Frappuccino!

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

As I mentioned on Saturday, we had some really lovely weather here last week. And what better way to celebrate than with a beautiful Sakura Blended Creme Frappuccino from Starbucks? I’m not usually a Frappuccino kind of girl–I tend to … Continue reading →

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