Author Archives: Lynda Philippsen

When the Usual ‘Normal’ Isn’t How It’s Done

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

In an environment where my normal way of doing things doesn’t work as I expect it to, I am surprised by how long it takes to adapt. Sometimes I don’t. Continue reading →

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Rambling a Little Off the Usual Track

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

Size isn’t everything. Well, at least not when it comes to horns. Speed and cunning are good too. Which is slight digression from opera, but you were warned. Continue reading →

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10 Reasons to Love Japan Wireless

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

I rented a portable, secure WiFi router from Japan Wireless. That meant I had more reliable and secure WiFi than hotels or cafes provide. Continue reading →

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Tedorigawa Yoshida: The Birth of Saké

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

I am content (and honoured) to have the good fortune to taste a small but rich sampling of a venerable, centuries-old tradition. Continue reading →

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Postcard 15: Another Fuji-sama View

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

My relationship with Fuji-sama is special. As I knew I would pass it on my first trip to Japan in 1998, I longed to see Japan’s sacred mountain from the Shinkansen. However, all that day haze obscured much of any view. … Continue reading →

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Postcard 14: Last View of Japan 2015

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

Waiting to depart at the free WIFI bar at KIX. Enjoying the view of planes taking flight and letting my words fly through the ether to family and friends. Sayonara Nippon!    

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Postcard 13: Saying Goodnight to Japan

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

From the  New Osaka Hotel’s 13th floor Belle Vue restaurant the sun drops behind the smoke-blue hills. Slowly the threads of gold and orange hanging over a blue-gray world fade into ink and indigo.  Like a great blanket of shibori cloth, pricks of illumination … Continue reading →

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Postcard 12: Another Sign

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

It’s hard to argue with that. Certainly no need to explain it. Live it. That’s all.

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Postcard 11: The Smallest Things

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

I don’t usually post live. I also don’t usually post half way into a half bottle of wine. However.

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Postcard 10: Riding and Driving the Shinkansen

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

            This morning I took the JR Shinkansen to Nagoya and switched trains to Kinjofuto, the end of the Aonami line right, across from the SCMAGLEV and Railway Park. That has a fantastic collection of JR’s finest railway transport together … Continue reading →

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