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Struck again by Tokyo’s terrific school-lunch system. Our two youngest kids are given this detailed, nutritious menu every month, now provided entirely free. Lots to learn from this, especially in the UK and US.

May is 'Satsuki' (皐月) in Japanese, and it has begun today! Since we're in the middle of Golden Week and it's a rainy, cool day, we're taking it slow and enjoying the moment. What do you have planned this month?

My Zen mentor is leading English meditation at Kenchoji in Kamakura if anyone would like to join:

Starbucks Japan will have the Strawberry Frappucino available starting on May 8th. A blend of strawberry sauce, milk, and topped with whipped cream 🍓😋

Air Japan flight from Dallas to Tokyo canceled after cops break up all-night party where pilot was drinking nypost.com/2024/04/30/us-… via New York Post

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Japanese Artist Yayoi Kusama Was the Top-Selling Contemporary Artist of 2023 mymodernmet.com/yayoi-kusama-b… via My Modern Met

Five Ways Japan is Inconvenient for Foreign Travellers — Food and Drink Edition medium.com/japonica-publi…

Giant Heron Takes Tokyo

Biking home tonight reminds me how truly blessed I am to live in Kichijoji (吉祥寺). The sound of the creek, the wind in the trees. Entire neighborhoods bathed in the perfume of spring flowers. A safe, fruitful, happy existence for which gratitude is in order. Blessings counted!

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A bookworms paradise in Japan?

Hirakata T-Site is just one of them! Towering bookshelves overlooking the view through glass windows just as high; what's not to wow at?

Doesn't matter if you are there to shop or not; this view is the epitome of modern beauty.

Daiso presence grows in San Antonio with 3rd location announcement mysanantonio.com/business/artic… via MySA

Pierside cafe in Japan serves a slice of calm with a cup of relaxation stripes.com/living/pacific…

Michigan charcuterie board 💕

The strongest of 抹茶 ice creams to round off a day trip to 金沢