Here and There Japan

A. Donwerth-Chikamatsu

September 25, 2017
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2017 Crystal Kite Award

I would like to thank the members of the India, Middle East & Asia region of The Society of the Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) who chose Somewhere Among for the 2017 Crystal Kite Award. Thank you Japan Regional … Continue reading

January 2, 2017
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First School Calligraphy of the New Year

  This is the kakizome, the first wrting of the new year, that Little Brother did as a fourth grader in 2005. It means “healthy child.” Little Brother is 21 and is now studying in the United States, but this … Continue reading

December 25, 2016
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The Pocket Monster Christmas Tree

In Somewhere Among, my middle grade novel, Obaachan, Grandmother, bought a Pocket Monsters (Pokemon) Christmas tree. Our real-life jiichan, grandfather, purchased this tree around 2000. Aunt always adds other ornaments.

December 21, 2016
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Winter Solstice 2016

This is our obstructed view of Mt. Fuji from our roof garden at sunset (4:45) today.  The city chimes were calling children home. All over Japan tonight, kabocha, Japanese pumpkin, will be boiling in broth and yuzu will be bobbing in … Continue reading

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