Category Archives: Japan, Travel & Culture

Alone and Homeless in Tokyo

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Lynda Philippsen

I vividly recall feeling alien, and adrift—as if I were an insignificant insect who belonged nowhere crawling along the city’s sidewalks. Continue reading →

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Why Japan?

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Lynda Philippsen

People often ask me: Why Japan? How do you explain falling in love? Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary: Five years at the Way of Words

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Lynda Philippsen

To celebrate this significant anniversary (and some 215 blog posts) I will sift through the archive and reprise some of my favourites. Continue reading →

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The Birth of Saké Is Now on Netflix

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Lynda Philippsen

I’m glad to have enjoyed a both the Yoshida brand wines and a glimpse into the world of traditionally brewed saké. Continue reading →

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Unrelenting Beauty and Spectacle

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Lynda Philippsen

On any given day when I think there can’t possibly be anything more fabulous to see, I turn a corner only to find another charming street of seemingly endless raptures. Continue reading →

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Farewell to Consul General and Mrs. Okada, Vancouver

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Lynda Philippsen

It was a bitter-sweet evening of photos, speeches, sake, food, music and some tears. The Okadas will be sorely missed. Continue reading →

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Happy Terrace, Kyoto Station

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Lynda Philippsen

The grid of gray concrete slabs and squares of grass are wonderfully calming and restful. Shadows of clouds passing across the sun flit across the tableau. A dragonfly darts overhead and a little breeze ripples the single reflecting pool. Continue reading →

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Champagne Boutique YUHI, Kyoto

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Lynda Philippsen

I’ve stumbled into Champagne Boutique YUJI. This is what would be called dai kichi luck—the pinnacle of good fortune. Continue reading →

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Takaaki Abe and the Granpa Dome Factory Farm System

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Lynda Philippsen

It is always a pleasure to share inspirational stories of people like Takaaki Abe whose innovation and entrepreneurship reminds me that age is no barrier to human imagination or success. Continue reading →

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A very amusing history of Japan

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Lynda Philippsen

I’m a bit behind on posts. Complicate that with a change in the schedule of a vacation to this week rather than month’s end and the difficulty is compounded. I’m currently away from my PC and restricted to the use of … Continue reading →

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