Author Archives: John Rachel

War is the answer! But what was the question?

Posted on April 2, 2021 by John Rachel

In the forums for our national conversation, there is no earnest discussion of peace and cooperation now … period! How do we begin a national conversation which seriously promotes peace? Actually, there is a plan. People just need to know about it. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Mystery Box

Posted on March 23, 2021 by John Rachel

I always say that here in Japan, almost every day I get some new, interesting surprise. 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: Japanese Pastries

Posted on March 1, 2021 by John Rachel

I just had the best dessert pastry I’ve had in my entire life! It got me thinking about the differences between Japanese and American confections. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: “Please use it for children.”

Posted on February 28, 2021 by John Rachel

An anonymous old man on a bicycle in Nara, Japan gave 30 million yen ($282,000) to three local schools. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Public Restrooms Redux

Posted on February 22, 2021 by John Rachel

Having an abundance of clean, well-maintained, easily-accessed public restrooms is just one small way that this country shows its big heart. Continue reading →

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The Book: “LIVE FROM JAPAN!”

Posted on February 1, 2021 by John Rachel

For the next two weeks, the ebook of LIVE FROM JAPAN! is available as a pre-order in every popular format FOR ONLY $2.99! Continue reading →

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We need a massive lockdown . . . NOW!

Posted on January 24, 2021 by John Rachel

We are under violent attack by an invisible enemy — one which in fact is hiding in plain sight — and certainly does present an existential threat to the entire human race. In fact, this invisible threat is the one which spawned the coronavirus itself, the response to the coronavirus, the justifications for panic and fear of everything related to the coronavirus, is pushing a balls-to-the-wall vaccination campaign, and originally initiated and now enforces all of the lockdowns across the globe. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Tondo Matsuri

Posted on January 14, 2021 by John Rachel

Tondo Matsuri festivals are held all over Japan, the second weekend of the new year, at all levels. There are major festivals with thousands of people, as well as more modest local celebrations. The central feature of the Tondo Matsuri … Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: New Years 2021

Posted on January 4, 2021 by John Rachel

No, we didn’t have baked ham and mashed potatoes for our New Years celebration meal. In fact, Masumi-san cooked for THREE DAYS, preparing absolutely amazing traditional Japanese foods for our feast. Usually, we have a huge feast at Masumi’s mother’s … Continue reading →

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