Sylvia Saracino

  • Self-imposed pigeon toes?
    May 13th, 2009By Category: Culture
    There was something that had been positively mystifying me since my arrival in Japan. I wasn't the only one who was confused, either. My fellow expat friends had also noticed that an unusually high percentage of Japanese girls and young women appeared to be pigeon ... » Continue Reading
  • Omiyage
    May 7th, 2009By Category: Culture
    In Japan, bringing back souvenirs from a trip is somewhat of a professional obligation. If you take a vacation, move into a new apartment or attend a special event, you are expected to share a little bit of your good fortune with the people around you. Usually, pe ... » Continue Reading

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