DECEMBER 2020 Japanagram e-magazine features
Hello, friend! It’s me, Jonelle. I hope that the new year is bringing you all kinds of good changes and extra heapings of hope for you and yours! Here are the features that Japanagram subscribers enjoyed in December, and a preview of what they’re reading right now…
SEASONAL SECRET
The Japanese art of gift giving
If there were medals for gifting, the Japanese would own the gold and the Guinness record for owning the gold…read more
BEYOND TOKYO
Millions of twinkling fairy lights, dancing fountain extravaganzas, and glowing cotton candy, all served up on a roller coaster
Yomiuriland outdoes itself this year with all-new glittering lights and fresh spectacles of live dancers performing with choreographed water fountains…read more
WHY, JAPAN, WHY?
There’s nothing weirder than Xmas in Japan
Like most things in Japan, they get Christmas exactly, excruciatingly right, and at the same time so very, very wrong. Poinsettias are all the rage, lavishly-trimmed trees abound, and Santa and his helpers are on every corner, except sometimes they’re a little…off…read more
JAPANESE HOME COOKING
Marinated Pork Medallions with Melted Leeks
Want to try something new that’s guaranteed to have your guests begging for seconds? These marinated medallions of pork tenderloin always get rave reviews, even from people who “don’t like Japanese food.” (Bonus: they’re easy to make and turn out perfect every time)…read more
BOOK REVIEW & GIVEAWAY
December 6 by Martin Cruz Smith
This novel is set in the hours right before Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, capturing the moment from inside the world of the attacker. Seen through the eyes of one of the few foreigners in Japan, we watch from within as this tiny, insignificant country thrusts itself onto the world stage…click here
MY PICKS FOR GIFT READS:
There’s a book on this list for everyone on YOUR list
The gift of escapism is at the top of everyone’s list this year, and books are the perfect getaway when we can’t get on a plane ourselves. Here are books that your giftees probably haven’t read yet, in every category…read more
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The Last Tea Bowl Thief was chosen as an Editor’s Pick for Best Mystery, Thriller & Suspense on Amazon
“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
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I love your Japanese Art of Gift Giving! Keep that news coming!
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You need no instruction when it comes to thoughtfulness, Phoebe, but I’m glad it entertained!
I just read all of your books, Miss Jonelle. You have great potential as writer. I like your fine knowledge and first hand experience in Japan. Happy St. Patrick’s Day. I hope you do more stories about Japan.
Thank you so much! It’s such a pleasure to met new friends who love the same things I do. I’m so delighted that you enjoyed the books (and yes, another one is in the works!) A happy St. Pat’s day right back atcha, and I hope you’re well and happy, wherever you are!