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- Chasing the Cherry Blossoms
- May 10th, 2012Category: Culture
- Hello my friends. I hope all is well with you, and that you have been enjoying the wonderful Spring weather. I know I am very happy that Spring is really here. I like a little snow, but I was getting tired of climbing my roof. I will say though, I have some very nic ... » Continue Reading
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- “A Lovely Bijin to Warm-Up this Winter”
- March 21st, 2012Category: Culture
- Hello Everyone! I hope wherever you are the winter weather is over and the snowing has stopped like it has up here in Akita. I had been shoveling snow everyday since the last time we met in February. I’ve been shoveling snow from everywhere – my driveway, my walk ... » Continue Reading
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- On A Chilly Valentine’s Day Let’s Warm Up By Spreading Some Love
- February 13th, 2012Category: Culture, Play
- Hello friends in cyber land. Akie coming to you with another special Valentine's Day message. I brought you my first message one Valentine's 3 years ago, and things haven't been the same since. I've shared stories, tips and secrets about Akita and the legendary bijin ... » Continue Reading
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- Akita winters – more than just shoveling snow!
- January 18th, 2012Category: Arts & Entertainment
- Well hello to all my fans out there in cyberspace. I hope you all had a wonderful New Year holiday- Akemashite Omedettou Gozaimasu, as we say here in Japan. Well, 2012, the year of the Dragon, came in like one! Since the end of last year and the beginning of this ... » Continue Reading
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- “Aki” equals autumn in Akita
- November 25th, 2011Category: Arts & Entertainment
- This is the latest in the Malcolm Ernst series of cartoons. Hi, everyone. I hope you are all enjoying this wonderful time of the year to be in Japan as much as I am. It’s me, your favorite Akita bijin, Akie, coming to you from where the fall season is Sooooo magnifi ... » Continue Reading
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- Harvest Time in Akita
- October 20th, 2011Category: Uncategorized
- This is the latest in the Malcolm Ernst series of cartoons. Hi, everyone, your favorite Akita bijin, Akie, here. And can I tell you how tired I am. I just finished the rice harvesting for this year’s crop and what a relief. We had a pretty warm and dry August, so I’ ... » Continue Reading
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- Another Bijin
- September 26th, 2011Category: Arts & Entertainment
- This is the latest in the Malcolm Ernst series of cartoons. Hey all, it’s me again, Akie from good ole Akita. Wow! I can’t believe it’s already September and that means the end of summer. No more hot and steamy weather (hopefully). No more lush green forests to roam ... » Continue Reading
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- Akie’s Summer Fun!
- August 15th, 2011Category: Arts & Entertainment
- This is the latest in the Malcolm Ernst series of cartoons. Hello there everyone! How are you all doing out there in Gaijinpotland? Hope you haven’t forgotten about me. You remember who I am right? I’m Akie, your bijin beauty from the land of beautiful ladies - Akita ... » Continue Reading
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- “Wow, turning 50… already!”
- June 17th, 2011Category: Uncategorized
- This is the latest in the Malcolm Ernst series of cartoons. Hey everyoneone It’s me again, Akie, your sweet summertime sweetie coming to you from way up north here in beautiful Akita! Wow, this is my 50th blog entry I’m sharing with you today! I hope you are enjoying ... » Continue Reading
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- Akie blog 49-Spring fever is giving me a cold!
- May 20th, 2011Category: Uncategorized
- Hi all, it’s me, Akie, coming to you from my neck of the woods, Akita.Wow, are we ever having an unusal spring this year! I think that huge earthquake not only, knocked the Earth off its axis and shifted a few tectonic plates, but also shook things up weather-wise. Thin ... » Continue Reading
