Tag Archives: cats

Life In Japan: National Cat Day 2-22-22

Posted on February 22, 2022 by John Rachel

TODAY — February 22, 2022 — here in Japan is National Cat Day! This is how it came about. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Police Power III

Posted on March 18, 2021 by John Rachel

Whereas the police in America are frequently viewed as adversaries, not to be trusted, to be avoided, sought as a last resort in many communities — especially communities of color — here in Japan, they are still viewed as trusted public servants. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Sophie, Cinderella Orphan

Posted on July 22, 2020 by johnrachel

It’s quite a story how Sophie came into our lives. When Masumi first saw her, the poor thing was undernourished, had runny eyes, in general looked sick and sickly. She begged Masumi to take her home. And she did! Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Jennifer the Cat, Media Darling!

Posted on November 16, 2019 by johnrachel

As an attention-starved author and overgrown baby, I of course am always trying to attract publicity. Again, one of my kitties has humbled yours truly by being featured in our local newspaper. Maybe I’m approaching this wrong. Do I need to learn how to purr to get noticed around here? Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Arthur the Celebrity Cat

Posted on February 12, 2018 by johnrachel

My adorable cat Arthur beat me to the punch and got in the newspaper. And he doesn’t even have an agent. What do I need to do to get some press around here? Continue reading →

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Shameless Self-Promotion – Part 2

Posted on December 19, 2017 by johnrachel

Desperate times call for desperate measures. But this? “Buy my book or I’ll shoot this dog”? That’s disgusting! Insane! Maybe you should buy my book so I can get psychiatric help. Continue reading →

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P is for popular . . . S is for stupid!

Posted on October 30, 2017 by johnrachel

As you probably know by now, I’m not a humble person. But recently I received a blow to my ego that sent me reeling. I may never recover. It has to do with something covered with fur. Continue reading →

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