Author Archives: John Rachel

People Power – Part 3: The Fraud of Endless War

Posted on March 22, 2023 by John Rachel

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 →

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Life In Japan: Rice Art Honoring a Great Champion

Posted on July 23, 2022 by John Rachel

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 →

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Life In Japan: ヤクザ Raccoon Dog Attacks Again!

Posted on July 20, 2022 by John Rachel

“We have a problem, Houston. Our garden is under attack … AGAIN!” Continue reading →

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“Daddy is a drunk!”

Posted on July 14, 2022 by John Rachel

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 →

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Life In Japan: Revenge Bento

Posted on July 13, 2022 by John Rachel

Hope you find this as funny as I did when my Japanese wife, Masumi, told me about it. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: A Not-So-Random Act of Kindness

Posted on June 30, 2022 by John Rachel

Something happened the other day which really got me thinking. Good thinking. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Lunch Anyone?

Posted on June 28, 2022 by John Rachel

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 →

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War is over if . . .

Posted on June 14, 2022 by John Rachel

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 →

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Life In Japan: Our New Garden

Posted on June 10, 2022 by John Rachel

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 →

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Life In Japan: Children’s Day

Posted on May 30, 2022 by John Rachel

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 →

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