Author Archives: johnrachel

Life In Japan: Otsuka Museum of Art

Japan continues to dazzle and amaze me. This past weekend, Masumi took me to the Otsuka Museum of Art, and it was one of the most incredible things I’ve ever seen. Continue reading

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Life In Japan: Music Education

I continue to be amazed at the level of education here in Japan. Continue reading

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A Page From God’s Diary

Ironically all of the bad news has put me in the best of moods. I’m giddy all over! This unlikely reaction to a world gone mad prompted my writing the first satirical piece to come out in quite a while. Did you know God kept a diary? Continue reading

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Chiang Mai, Thailand: Karen Tribe Farmstay

When Masumi and I were in Chiang Mai, Thailand we drove over an hour into the countryside and stayed at a Karen Tribe rice farm. Continue reading

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Chiang Mai, Thailand: Elephant Camp

Masumi and I are fascinated by elephants. Around Chiang Mai, there are a number of places to see them. We chose Elephant Camp because the folks there are very humane in their treatment of these amazing creatures. Continue reading

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Chiang Mai, Thailand: Illusion Art Museum

On our recent visit to Chiang Mai, Thailand, Masumi and I discovered one of the most spectacular art museums I’ve ever encountered … the Illusion Art Museum. Continue reading

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Chiang Mai, Thailand: Coconut Market

When Masumi and I visited Chiang Mai, we drove to the outskirts of town to see a charming affair called The Coconut Market. Continue reading

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Chiang Mai, Thailand: Hmong Village

Masumi and I visited a Hmong Village near Chiang Mai, Thailand last July. Continue reading

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Chiang Mai, Thailand: Cooking School

Masumi and I got an introduction to how to prepare Thai food during our recent visit to Chiang Mai. Truly unforgettable! Continue reading

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Life In Japan: Hyogo Prefecture, Breadbasket of Asia

Little did I know that Hyogo Prefecture — the equivalent to a state or province — is among the top producers in a host of other agricultural products. Continue reading

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