Category Archives: Lynda’s Reviews

The Birth of Saké Is Now on Netflix

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Lynda Philippsen

I’m glad to have enjoyed a both the Yoshida brand wines and a glimpse into the world of traditionally brewed saké. Continue reading →

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Takaaki Abe and the Granpa Dome Factory Farm System

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Lynda Philippsen

It is always a pleasure to share inspirational stories of people like Takaaki Abe whose innovation and entrepreneurship reminds me that age is no barrier to human imagination or success. Continue reading →

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A very amusing history of Japan

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Lynda Philippsen

I’m a bit behind on posts. Complicate that with a change in the schedule of a vacation to this week rather than month’s end and the difficulty is compounded. I’m currently away from my PC and restricted to the use of … Continue reading →

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Drastic Options for the Traveller

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

Thanks to some great advice I got decades ago from other travellers who go lightly, I have that down pat. Continue reading →

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An Unfortunate Trend

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

Somebody made a fortune on this unfortunate trend. Continue reading →

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Rambling a Little Off the Usual Track

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

Size isn’t everything. Well, at least not when it comes to horns. Speed and cunning are good too. Which is slight digression from opera, but you were warned. Continue reading →

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10 Reasons to Love Japan Wireless

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

I rented a portable, secure WiFi router from Japan Wireless. That meant I had more reliable and secure WiFi than hotels or cafes provide. Continue reading →

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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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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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