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Life In Japan: Onsen

Posted on September 11, 2018 by johnrachel

An onsen — 温泉 — is a hot spring for bathing. Onsens come in all shapes and sizes. Some indoors, some outdoors. Some are spartan. Others indulge in lavish aesthetics and connecting with nature. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Rice and Bean Fields

Posted on July 12, 2018 by johnrachel

Living in the rural area of Japan I now live in, I have to say, I’ve learned to appreciate the “cycle of life” as never before. Continue reading →

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Those tomatoes look so good!

Posted on August 24, 2011 by johnrachel

“You are what you eat!” So don’t eat Frankenfood. Continue reading →

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