Tag Archives: smart phones

Life In Japan: Artistry

Posted on August 30, 2022 by johnrachel

There are apps for creating works of art, writing stories or entire novels. Apps for composing music. Apps for making up jokes, pick-up lines, compliments on your grandmother’s new hairdo. You have to wonder where this will all end up. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Passion For Reading

Posted on August 24, 2018 by johnrachel

Japanese people love reading. Sometimes, as expected, it’s on a smartphone. But the love of print materials, in particular books, is alive and well here. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: “I love Japan!”

Posted on June 25, 2015 by johnrachel

Taking time to appreciate the beauty in the world makes a beautiful person. Continue reading →

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What if . . . ?

Posted on July 24, 2014 by johnrachel

Reading to children is so important. Anyone out there read to their kids? Continue reading →

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Why feed the beast that feeds us nonsense?

Posted on January 25, 2014 by johnrachel

Got sanity? Or is it too late? You might want to read “Amusing Ourselves To Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business” __ if you remember how to read. Continue reading →

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