Love origami but not sure how to decode the complicated instructions found in books? Having trouble visualising just what a valley fold is as compared to a mountain fold? Thanks to Heather, an American woman who has been living in Japan for 14 years, origami can be entirely possible for all of us! She creates [...]
Notational by Jane Joritz-Nakagawa, review by Maddy Aramis Otoliths, 2011 In this collection of open form poems, foreign woman Jane Joritz-Nakagawa explores themes of dissociation, loneliness, and a damaged society not entirely comfortable with itself. Though the images are sometimes disturbing (i minded when you ordered me to put the mice in plastic bags for/ [...]
Long-time resident of Japan, Heather, has recently started a video blog (vlog) about life in Japan. Here she talks about open house day at her daughter’s Japanese elementary school. To view more, subscribe to her youtube channel, here.
Life in Japan is very exciting — totally different from Western culture and lifestyle, but despite the fascination the country holds for many foreign women, they can easily find themselves too busy, stressed, or lonely as they deal with frustrating situations. Quieting the mind and harmonizing the body can make is easier to handle such [...]
Love origami but not sure how to decode the complicated instructions found in books? Having trouble visualising just what a valley fold is as compared to a mountain fold? Thanks to Heather, an American woman who has been living in Japan for 14 years, origami can be entirely possible for all of us! She creates [...]
BY MARY BETH HORIAI No matter where you were on March 11, we will forever be changed. The images that remains fixed in our minds of floating houses and cars, faces of people struggling to make sense of things, and then the amazing movement of the collective human heart. Whether the events in Tohoku changed [...]
Love origami but not sure how to decode the complicated instructions found in books? Having trouble visualising just what a valley fold is as compared to a mountain fold? Thanks to Heather, an American woman who has been living in Japan for 14 years, origami can be entirely possible for all of us! She creates [...]
BY LEIGH WELLSVIEW Many throughout Japan will be familiar with the Tyler Foundation, an NPO that was founded in 2006 by Kimberly Forsythe along with her husband, Mark Ferris. The couple drew inspiration for the Foundation from the tragic death of their son, Tyler, which was caused by complications of infant acute lymphoblastic leukemia when [...]
Staying in Town for Christmas? Why not celebrate an Elegant Christmas Eve dinner at Kimono Wine Bar? The Christmas Eve Elegance course dinner is ¥4,500 with a welcome drink, or ¥6,500 with wine pairings. RSVP to lauren@kimonowinebar.com or call 03-6438-1685. Courses will include: • Welcome drink • Apple and celery soup with whole wheat croutons [...]
BY MANDY KITCHENER Looking for something to do this month that’s festive and fun? Can’t face standing in a long queue at KFC for some deep fried ‘Christmas’ chicken? Well, I’ve gathered a few alternatives that may be worth some attention. They are somewhat healthier and a whole lot more interesting. Like roast turkey dinners [...]
