Author Archives: Lynda Philippsen

Book Review: Japan and the Culture of the Four Seasons by Haruo Shirane

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

Japan and the Culture of the Four Seasons is an enlightening read for anyone with a deep interest in Japan. Continue reading →

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Memorial 11.3.2015

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

We cry out for what we have lost, and we remember you again. ~ Leonard Cohen ~ Continue reading →

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A Review of KAIZEN: Joining Hands, Changing Lives

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

Based on the idea of continuous betterment, the Kaizen method invites workers and management to cooperate in order to improve conditions and productivity in the workplace. Continue reading →

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More on Japanese Toilets

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

I thought I’d written pretty much all I had to say on the subject of Japanese toilets, but episode 21 of MoshiMoshi Nippon proved me wrong. Continue reading →

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In memoriam: Lux perpetua luceat ei

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

In his reviews you could hear the music–exactly what had been played or sung. God help the trombones if they flubbed the 64th notes. He heard it. Continue reading →

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This is Japanese Seafood: a Review

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

I wondered how complicated fresh fish could be. I soon discovered the simple answer to that. Very. Continue reading →

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A Tribute to Toller Cranston

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

Precursor to the light in a dark age, he was far ahead of his time with entirely much too much of every quality not desirable in a male sport–personality, artistry, vanity. Continue reading →

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Running for the Train

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

Like a herd of wild beasts, we’re merely running. Like everybody else. Continue reading →

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Overlooked Beauty

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

Beauty this pervasive has become white noise. Continue reading →

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A Meditation on Monotones

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Lynda Philippsen

One of the most delightful aspects of travel through Japan is the way the beauty of monotones causes a place in the heart so often dormant to constrict. Continue reading →

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