…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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Would you like to be whisked away to Japan, wherever you are?
“The Samurai’s Octopus…is a truly remarkable book, one that surprised and charmed me at every turn of the page. You’re in for a treat.”
—James Ziskin, Anthony, Barry, and Macavity Award-winning author of the Ellie Stone mysteries
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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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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.