In Japan, You’re Never Too Young To…
…learn to charge your devices
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…eat instant ramen
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…get addicted to those coin-gobbling, impossible-to-win claw machines
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…learn to drive a train
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…drink tea
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…start your own maid cafe
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…organize your action figures’ weapons neatly on a 1/2 scale gun rack
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…summon the forces of darkness
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Jonelle Patrick writes novels set in Japan
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️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
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Jonelle Patrick writes novels set in Japan, and blogs at Only In Japan and The Tokyo Guide I Wish I’d Had
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Writing mystery books set in Tokyo is mostly what I do, but I also blog about the odd stuff I see every day in Japan. I'm a graduate of Stanford University and the Sendagaya Japanese Institute in Tokyo, and a member of the International Thriller Writers, the Mystery Writers of America, and Sisters In Crime. When I'm not in Tokyo, I live in San Francisco. I also host a travel site called The Tokyo Guide I Wish I'd Had, so if you're headed to Japan and want to check out the places I take my friends when they're in town, take a look!
Jonelle Patrick's Only In Japan 
These are fantastic! I like the animals on the instant ramen – “Mommy, I want kitsune noodles!” Also parents should pay attention to the “BEE-DOO BEE-DOO” on that claw game and avoid. But maybe a good gift for that feral nephew whose parents think he’s perfect….hmmm.
(Every time I see your long hair, I’m envious and resolve to grow mine.)
– crow@well
Ahahahahaha DO IT! Quick, while that in-between phase can be blamed on closed salons! lol
Nothing ever surprises me. Fun!!Thanks.
So glad you enjoyed! I’m always amazed when I visit the toy section of Japanese stores!
Oh, too funny! Had to reblog! 💜🤗
Darlene, you are the sweetest! So glad this brought a smile to your face! How are you, on this cold winter day?
I’ve been thinking of you lately and fretting, because I thought I wrote to thank you for that lovely and beautifully-written review you did on Amazon for The Last Tea Bowl Thief, but I couldn’t find a message to you ANYWHERE, so if by some chance I only did that in my head and expected it to magically wing its way to you through ESP, I’m so sorry! I see your name and your kind words every time I visit the book’s page, because your review seems to be one that has floated to the top as being useful to other readers. Thank you, old friend!
Aw, thanks for the real and winged thanks. I have a mild case of ESP so I figured the universe was good. I love your books and the blog. I hope my friends and readers find their way to your writings. I hope SF is treating you right during all this COVID19 stuff. And Thank you, my friend, for the education and fun.