Coming from Japan these days are many things including television shows on FOX, sushi restaurants and now finally snack foods. The latest snack product that I have seen come to America as an “original” is the new “Stix” brand made from Pringles. Are these two products the same or just very similar? The new Stix […]
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The Japanese language is classified as a level 4 language, which means to us English, that it is one of the hardest to learn. In reality, it is really the grammar that tends to throw English speakers off and not the language itself. Many Japanese language students will admit that the Japanese alphabet known as […]
On December 7, 1941, Americans experienced a tragic moment in their history as the Japanese military attacked Pearl Harbor initiating a war in the Pacific. The impact of the attack on Pearl Harbor certainly hit Japanese Americans stronger than any other comparable group of people living in the United States. The United States government and […]
True Religion Brand Jeans are the hottest designer jeans on the market right now. Founder Jeffrey Lubell introduced this denim sensation to the market in 2002 by setting up shop in Los Angeles. The fashion mastermind seeks to recreate 1970’s flair amidst today’s market place. According to True Religion marketing materials: “True Religion is and […]
Ten years ago, my father-in-law gave me a World War II sword. He had received it from a good friend who had fought in the war at Okinawa. He had brought home a war memory. He sat in many rooms for years. After I went home, I also placed the t in my closet. But […]