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Matsushima 松島

Shichi-go-san 七五三

Matsushima is regarded as one of the Three Great Views of Japan, and this is why. Matsushima...

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Today is Shichi-go-san in Japan. It is a holiday for children of the ages seven, five, and...

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Uploaded on Nov 15, 2009  |  Map

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Iemitsu's Momiji

Early Christmas

Built between 1652-53, Taiyuin-byo was constructed a short time after the completion of the grand...

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Uploaded on Nov 13, 2009  |  Map

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As tradition would dictate (or perhaps the fact that my mother cannot endure more than nine months...

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Uploaded on Nov 10, 2009  |  Map

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KG & Dwight Howard

Domo-kun Hats

These are the two greatest rebounders and defensive big men in the post-Dennis Rodman era, Kevin...

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Uploaded on Nov 9, 2009  |  Map

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Check out the hats... Including some rare Domo-kun models! Domo is the NHK mascot that has recently...

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Uploaded on Nov 9, 2009  |  Map

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MOA Christmas 2009

LEGO Imagination Station

Located a short distance from the MSP airport and downtown Minneapolis, the Mall of America in...

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Uploaded on Nov 7, 2009  |  Map

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Located a short distance from the MSP airport and downtown Minneapolis, the Mall of America in...

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Uploaded on Nov 7, 2009  |  Map

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Raspberry Lemon Pancakes

30th

They were good even if they were a made-up-on-the-spot recipe. But, the critical error I made was to...

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Uploaded on Nov 6, 2009  |  Map

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It has been brought to my attention that 30 is the new 20... And I believe it. I feel as good or...

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Uploaded on Nov 5, 2009  |  Map

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Snoopy the World Traveler

A Halloween Scare

This is one of the two statues of the Minnesota native, Snoopy, located at the Minneapolis-St. Paul...

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Uploaded on Nov 4, 2009  |  Map

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I played basketball on Halloween morning, as I normally do on Saturdays. However, this time had an...

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Uploaded on Nov 2, 2009  |  Map

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Kit-Kat Minis

Halloween [Explored]

Japanese Kit-Kat also comes in smaller portions called "minis" which can be purchased in...

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Uploaded on Nov 2, 2009  |  Map

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Halloween is this week. I thought I'd do something to get into the spirit of things. For the full...

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Uploaded on Oct 26, 2009  |  Map

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Pocky

Domo @ 7-Eleven

Pocky is a delicious Japanese snack made by the Glico company--you may recognize the name from the...

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Uploaded on Oct 24, 2009  |  Map

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Not only has our little friend from NHK, Domo-kun, invaded Target stores, but he is also promoting a...

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Uploaded on Oct 23, 2009  |  Map

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A Long Time Ago...

Hi-Chew: Blood Orange & Dragon Fruit

Held by mom... 1981-ish maybe?

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Uploaded on Oct 22, 2009  |  Map

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Two more excellent flavors of Hi-Chew, my favorite Japanese candy: blood orange and dragon fruit....

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Uploaded on Oct 21, 2009  |  Map

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