Author Archives: Lynda Philippsen

Happy 170!

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

Today’s musings mark one hundred seventy posts. As the number ends in a zero, I thought why not celebrate a little?

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Vancouver Ikebana 50th Anniversary Spring Show

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

What elegant beauty: evanescence and stillness poised at the intersection of nature, philosophy and art. Continue reading →

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A Victoria Vacay

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

Victoria and the Saanich peninsula offer all kinds of stuff I love to do: eat, drink, shop, attend concerts, and check out gallery exhibits. Continue reading →

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Scenic Spots in Japan

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

You really don’t need to look for Japan’s scenic spots. If you open to them, they find you. Continue reading →

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Dolled up or Dressed down: Beautiful!

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

All people (not just women) express numerous things about themselves through their fashion and grooming choices. Continue reading →

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MoshiMoshi Nippon #18: Tokyo Ginki

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

The central subject of MoshiMoshi Nippon #18 is Tokyo-Ginki, the silver craft of Kazuo Kamikawa, a 10th-generation silver artisan who inherited the name “Sosho” from his father. Continue reading →

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Jet Lag: A dozen ways to beat it

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

The other day I booked a flight. Among other things I need to do in preparation, I got to thinking about jet lag.

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Seriously. No Foreigners Allowed.

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

How does this fit with the spirit of omotenashi, Japan’s famous selfless hospitality? Continue reading →

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Updated: Who is Japanese?

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

There is a great deal of discrimination and record keeping along blood lines which determines who is or is not “truly” Japanese. Continue reading →

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Yushin Brewing Company on JIBTV Business Edge

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

Tokuyama’s breakthrough with Rice Power Extracts is a thoroughly modern biotech phenomenon backed up by rigorous science. Continue reading →

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