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Hina Matsuri Dolls Festival

Today is the 3rd day of the 3rd month in the lunar calendar and I can’t resist making a comment on the Japanese Dolls festival, also known as “Girls Day”.
That Japan is a modern country is taken for granted these days but there remain many traditions and customs still woven into her cultural fabric.
For example, [...]

Do What You Love

Thinking about “following your passion” but not sure how to combine your “day job” with your “hobby”?
(Note: there is some adult content on Danny’s site and it may not be safe to access from work.)
Danny Choo’s story is worth spending some time on.
I like how he continues to use skills acquired in the corporate world [...]

Homemade Valentine’s Day Chocolate Cake

Today is Valentine’s Day and in Japan that sees the fair sex leaving small chocolate presents on the desks of selected male co-workers.
Over the years I’ve received beautifully wrapped and absolutely gorgeous gourmet chocolate – all anonymously of course.
And all above board.
Since receiving chocolate is apparently a gift of friendship and not of romantic intentions. [...]