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Author Archives: John Rachel
People Power – Part 3: The Fraud of Endless War
There are three fundamental reasons why the U.S. is a belligerent, bullying aggressor. Thus there are three reasons we are perpetually at war. Continue reading
Life In Japan: ヤクザ Raccoon Dog Attacks Again!
“We have a problem, Houston. Our garden is under attack … AGAIN!” Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Food, Japan, Spiritual
Tagged black beans, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, Japan, pepperoncini, raccoon dogs, Tambasasayama, tomatoes, Yakuza
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“Daddy is a drunk!”
I’ve spent at least ten years talking about “regime change in Washington DC”, trying to explain exactly what that entails, and why it’s necessary for the survival of our nation. Daddy is a drunk! It’s an allegory. Continue reading
Life In Japan: Revenge Bento
Hope you find this as funny as I did when my Japanese wife, Masumi, told me about it. Continue reading
Posted in Deconstruction, Food, Japan, Satire, Social Commentary
Tagged bento, crimes of passion, divorce, feminism, gender reassignment, Japan, Japanese wives, revenge bento, William Congreve
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Life In Japan: A Not-So-Random Act of Kindness
Something happened the other day which really got me thinking. Good thinking. Continue reading
Posted in Altruism, Books, Japan, Social Commentary, Spiritual
Tagged altruism, Japan, Japanese culture, Japanese customs, rice farming, Simon & Garfunkel, soybeans and rice, Tambasasayama
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Life In Japan: Lunch Anyone?
A few days ago, my wife Masumi decided we should go to one of her favorite cafés for a special Saturday lunch. It’s truly astonishing what a person can learn from just eating lunch. Continue reading
Posted in Deconstruction, Food, Japan, Travel
Tagged Japan, Japanese culture, Japanese customs, Japanese food, Mother Goose, pickled peppers, Tambasasayama
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War is over if . . .
John Lennon was idealistic and inspiring. Personally, I appreciate Lennon’s genius most listening to the background vocals of his beautiful Christmas ode, “Happy Xmas”. But is it true? “War is over if you want it!” Hmm. Don’t think so, folks. Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, Peace Dividend, Political Analysis, Social Commentary, War and Peace
Tagged Happy Xmas, John Lennon, peace, peace dividend, people power, war is over, Yoko Ono
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Life In Japan: Our New Garden
Time to plant a new garden! Actually it was time well over a month ago. But we were on the job. If you can handle the excitement, here’s my report. Continue reading
Posted in Food, Japan, Spiritual
Tagged Amber Heard, gardening, Japan, Japanese culture, Joe Biden, Johnny Depp, raccoon dogs, rice farming, Tambasasayama
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Life In Japan: Children’s Day
There is an official holiday in May here in Japan for which there is no equivalent in the West. It is called Children’s Day! Continue reading
Posted in Japan, Social Commentary, Travel
Tagged Childrens Day, Christmas, GMO ham, GMO turkey, Japan, Japanese culture, Japanese holidays, Lord of the Rings
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Life In Japan: Rice Art Honoring a Great Champion
While looking at reports this week of the retirement of mega-star Japanese skater, Yuzuru Hanyu, I discovered a very special tribute to this great athlete, done as only the Japanese do things. Continue reading →