Tag Archives: Culture Shock

The 999th Reason Why I Hate Kanji

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Reannon Muth

I woke up this morning at seven, stepped into the shower, and sleepily pushed the button that turns on the hot water heater. Or so I thought. Suddenly the bathroom erupted into chaos. Sirens blared, an automated computer voice started … Continue reading →

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Flower Girl

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Reannon Muth

There’s a new celebrity in town and her name is Sakura. She’s tiny, delicate, a pale shade of pink and every one’s clamoring for a chance to be photographed with her. She’s the new Paris Hilton and she’s got this … Continue reading →

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The Gaijin Perspective: How accurate is it?

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Reannon Muth

“We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.” – Anais Nin Every day I ride the train and study the Japanese people around me. Surreptitiously, of course. Look at that old man passed out with … Continue reading →

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Anteaters and Kraft Macaroni and Cheese

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Reannon Muth

I had a freakishly awesome day that I just felt that I had to share with the world. “The World” being the handful of friends that are (hopefully?) reading this…and possibly, maybe, my dad. Anyways, I had the afternoon off … Continue reading →

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Three Things I Love about Japan

Posted on June 5, 2008 by Reannon Muth

Here’s a few positives to even out what some claim is “my long list of negative comments / complaints about Japan”. ; ) 1. The Hospitality…Today I got lost. Again. (Nothing new there). I couldn’t seem to figure out where … Continue reading →

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