When you arrive at Hachioji Station or almost all other Stations, you will find a flower shop nearby. Whether it is to treat yourself to a little color at home or to pick up a gift for a friend, there are always pretty flowers and potted plants to choose from. A lovely aspect of living […]
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I have been in Japan for over six months now and life here is good too and for me. My daughter, Marci, and son-in-law, Akira have been great to live with and we really do all seem to enjoy one another day by day. Now that I have been here a while, my surroundings are
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Something I really look forward to is having my hair done. The experience of being pampered and fussed over is quite lovely. I have enjoyed the experience here in Japan as well. Of course, there were a few differences. In the U.S. you wear a simple cape over your clothes. Here when you first arrive,
Years ago when visiting Japan, the itinerary included a trip on the Shinkansen (Bullet Train) to Osaka. In preparation for the trip, we stopped at several small merchants stands to pick up various snacks. I noticed about a dozen hard-boiled eggs encased in twisted nylon netting hanging down in front of a display. Yes, hard-boiled
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