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Published inThe ShortformMy 5-Year Rule and the Power of PerspectiveSometimes, letting go is the wiser choiceFeb 2A response icon2Feb 2A response icon2
Published inJaponica PublicationSokushinbutsu—Self-Mummification to Attain BuddhahoodThe ultimate in sacrifice for othersJan 27A response icon3Jan 27A response icon3
Published inSharing FoodHeshiko—Japan’s (Almost) Forgotten SuperfoodOnce served to emperors, this traditional fermented fish is quietly making a comebackJan 25A response icon1Jan 25A response icon1
Published inJaponica PublicationHosokawa Gracia—The Noblewoman Who Inspired Shogun’s ‘Maria’“The beauty of flowers is to know when to fall”Nov 26, 2024A response icon2Nov 26, 2024A response icon2
Culture, Convenience, and Calories—Contrasting American and Japanese LifestylesObservations on Obesity, Nutrition, and LifestyleNov 6, 2024A response icon3Nov 6, 2024A response icon3