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  • Japan’s most iconic sweets, but make them Italian
    Japan’s most iconic sweets, but make them Italian
  • TeamLab’s magical rainbow acorn forest
    TeamLab’s magical rainbow acorn forest
  • Cats in Ukiyo-e: The best woodblock print show ever
    Cats in Ukiyo-e: The best woodblock print show ever
  • The name is Bond. Jane Bond.
    The name is Bond. Jane Bond.
  • Where to see the best wisteria in Tokyo 2023!
    Where to see the best wisteria in Tokyo 2023!
  • What the heckin’ heck kind of burger comes on a green bun?
    What the heckin’ heck kind of burger comes on a green bun?
  • Sakura Night Garden
    Sakura Night Garden
  • The crazy hair art show
    The crazy hair art show
  • Tokyo Kimono Show: Feast your eyes on THESE beauties
    Tokyo Kimono Show: Feast your eyes on THESE beauties
  • Cherry Blossom Planets
    Cherry Blossom Planets
  • Floating flowers are taking over Japan this spring
    Floating flowers are taking over Japan this spring
  • Craft…Cola?
    Craft…Cola?
  • Luck meets art at the most delightful Girls Day exhibit ever
    Luck meets art at the most delightful Girls Day exhibit ever
  • Required gear for Japanese snowboard school
    Required gear for Japanese snowboard school
  • How to grow a Japanese snow monster
    How to grow a Japanese snow monster
  • The fourteen best places in Tokyo to see plum blossoms in bloom
    The fourteen best places in Tokyo to see plum blossoms in bloom
  • Camping J-style: Don’t forget the rice cooker
    Camping J-style: Don’t forget the rice cooker
  • When you think of red lace undies…
    When you think of red lace undies…
  • TeamLab x Galaxy: Catch & release rare sea creatures without getting your toes wet
    TeamLab x Galaxy: Catch & release rare sea creatures without getting your toes wet
  • What ingredient do you think THIS Japanese restaurant is famous for?
    What ingredient do you think THIS Japanese restaurant is famous for?
  • How Big Is Tokyo?
    How Big Is Tokyo?
  • Santa Blasphemy returns
    Santa Blasphemy returns
  • Let’s walk out to Miyajima’s famous floating gate!
    Let’s walk out to Miyajima’s famous floating gate!
  • The Giant Bag o’ Rice Vending Machine
    The Giant Bag o’ Rice Vending Machine
  • Epic Japanese Cake Show: Part 1
    Epic Japanese Cake Show: Part 1
  • Yes, all these origami cranes were folded from ONE sheet of paper
    Yes, all these origami cranes were folded from ONE sheet of paper
  • This Does Not Make Me Want To Eat That Cheesecake
    This Does Not Make Me Want To Eat That Cheesecake
  • Art Aquarium Lives!
    Art Aquarium Lives!
  • Guess that flavor, J-style
    Guess that flavor, J-style
  • Japan’s borders are finally opening! When are YOU going?
    Japan’s borders are finally opening! When are YOU going?

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The Last Tea Bowl Thief was chosen as an Editor’s Pick for
Best Mystery, Thriller & Suspense on Amazon

For three hundred years, a missing tea bowl passes from one fortune-seeker to the next, changing the lives of all who possess it…read more

“A fascinating mix of history and mystery.” —Booklist

Jonelle Patrick writes novels set in Japan, produces the monthly e-magazine Japanagram, and blogs at Only In Japan and The Tokyo Guide I Wish I’d Had