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The Takarajima Incident — Tragedy on Treasure Island

English whalers’ demand for beef has dire consequences

Jun 14, 2022

Man with red coat and black leggings, holding a rifle. The man who was shot during the Takarajima Incident.

Jun 14, 2022

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How a Headless Woman Sparked a Medical Revolution in Japan

Sugita Genpaku — Remarkable Edo-era pioneer of human anatomy

Mar 14, 2023

Illustrations of human bones from Kaitai Shinsho.

Mar 14, 2023

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10 Surprising — or Not — Things You Must Never Do in Japan

Consideration For Others is the Key

Apr 21, 2022

Pouring your own sake is a no-no in Japan.

Apr 21, 2022

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8 Children, No “Me” Time for 30 Years — Do I Regret Having Kids?

Was all that sacrifice really worth it?

Jun 22, 2022

Photos of eight happy babies surround a central photo of the author in her youth.

Jun 22, 2022

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About Me Stories

About Me — Diane Neill Tincher

Beauty and History are Everywhere in Japan

Jan 6, 2022

Collage showing 5 photos: Pyramidal green mountain seen from a cave overlooking the sea, blue sky and clouds above. Mountaintop glowing bright red in the setting sun. Statues of happy buddhist deities standing side by side. Garden of trees with red and yellow leaves, a pond reflecting, and Chinese pagoda, with tree-covered mountain behind. Wide rocky waterfall with flat stones resembling huge lily pads in the water beneath it.

Jan 6, 2022

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Hosokawa Gracia—The Noblewoman Who Inspired Shogun’s ‘Maria’

“The beauty of flowers is to know when to fall”

Nov 26, 2024

Statues of Hosokawa Gracia and her husband, Tadaoki.

Nov 26, 2024

Culture, Convenience, and Calories—Contrasting American and Japanese Lifestyles

Observations on Obesity, Nutrition, and Lifestyle

Nov 6, 2024

Artistically arranged Japanese food in seven small dishes.

Nov 6, 2024

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Cheeky Pigeons and Reckless People at Kyoto Station

Morning musings on social behavior in Japan

May 8, 2024

Shinkansen pulling into a station with minimal barriers.

May 8, 2024

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Lessons from History

Yoshida Shoin — 19th Century Hero from the Tiny Town of Hagi

Mentor to Japan’s Meiji Restoration leaders

Apr 26, 2024

Yoshida Shoin sitting with a book.

Apr 26, 2024

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More Exotic than Crickets — the Strangest Food I’ve Ever Eaten

Ordered by my daughter at a Japanese restaurant

Feb 18, 2024

Tempura on plate with lemon.

Feb 18, 2024

Diane Neill Tincher

Diane Neill Tincher

Top writer in Travel. I’ve lived in Japan since 1987 & love learning, history, & the beauty of nature. Pls use my link to join Medium: https://bit.ly/3yqwppZ

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