Author Archives: johnrachel

Life In Japan: Kasai Flower Garden

Posted on May 26, 2023 by johnrachel

While the world seems it’s becoming more chaotic by the day, economies fall apart, and many folks are worried about the future, life here in Japan, at least for us, is pretty decent. Let’s hope our good fortune holds and the rest of the planet rediscovers what’s important in life and how much value there is in every human being. Continue reading →

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The U.S. and Perpetual War

Posted on May 22, 2023 by johnrachel

One of the most anticipated books of 2023! A powerful and empowering collection of commentaries and insights by some of today’s most respected political thinkers. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: The Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki

Posted on April 30, 2023 by johnrachel

My visits to the Nagasaki and Hiroshima peace museums produced a few shocking discoveries: indisputable evidence that the dropping of the atomic bombs were war crimes. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Excellence Begins Young

Posted on April 27, 2023 by johnrachel

My wife Masumi loves to show me success stories she comes across, examples of how the educational system in Japan serves the real needs of students and doesn’t abandon its core mission by pandering to the latest technological fads. We have here two such examples. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Time Machine

Posted on April 14, 2023 by johnrachel

Over the course of our courtship and marriage, we’ve been all over Japan, from Hokkaido in the north — a stone’s throw from Russia — all the way down to Hateruma, the southernmost island in Okinawa — a stone’s throw from Taiwan. Even so, there was one place 13 hours west of us by car, we yet had to visit. NAGASAKI! We finally made it. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Nagasaki Streetcars

Posted on April 10, 2023 by johnrachel

You can leave your heart in San Francisco. No problem. Just come to Nagasaki! They have streetcars, no homeless, and nobody is packing a gun. Continue reading →

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People Power – Part 4: The Peace Dividend Strategy

Posted on March 25, 2023 by johnrachel

The Peace Dividend strategy is a practical plan for achieving a very specific goal. That goal is regime change in Washington DC, i.e. replacing the pro-war, pro-Wall Street, anti-democratic, power-drunk megalomaniacs now in control, with individuals who reflect the real values and priorities of real people living real lives. Continue reading →

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How Sweet It Is!

Posted on March 21, 2023 by johnrachel

Making America safe as a positive force in the world requires eliminating the threat from within.
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Life In Japan: Food … Fixation Obsession Celebration

Posted on March 17, 2023 by johnrachel

Why are Japanese, as obsessed as they are with food and eating, so svelte? Continue reading →

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Matthew Hoh Interview (Video): An Objective Look at U.S. Foreign Policy

Posted on February 12, 2023 by johnrachel

Most recently and most admirably, Matthew Hoh ran this past election cycle for Senate, representing North Carolina. His bid was unsuccessful for the usual reasons, chiefly among them big money in politics. But I suspect there was another decisive factor. … Continue reading →

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