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Auld Lang Syne in the Desert and Swamp: New Year’s in Camp

The holidays are a special time of unity, with the end of each year bringing senses of joy and reflectiveness. For Japanese Americans experiencing incarceration …

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My Name is Neal

Journal Entry #20 Answers: "It was Professor Plum.."

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese descent. This week, “Classic Christmas Gifts - Updated for 2020” Check back every …

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My Name is Neal

Journal Entry #4 Horsemen of the Holidays: "Stress Time..."

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese descent. This week, Neal explains why he calls the holiday season “The Stress Express!” …

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A Seasonal Guide to Seattle/Tacoma Area Japanese American Events

Happy New Year, everyone! 2018 marked a significant milestone for me—it’s been 20 years since I moved to Washington State from my home state of …

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Journal Entry #4 Health-Free Days: "Diet Time! (Hahaha!)..."

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese descent. This week, “The Day After...” Check back every weekend for subsequent entries.

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Journal Entry #1/1/2019: "Paring it Down to the Basics..."

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese descent. This week, “New Year's Resolutions - Past and Present” Check back every …

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Journal Entry #3 Large Sides: "Hot, Hot Mashed Potatoes For Me..."

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese descent. This week, “Only in Japan - Christmas Edition” Check back every weekend …

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Journal Entry #197 Million Miles in a Night: "Silenced Night..."

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese descent. This week, “Why I Think Santa is CIA!” Check back every weekend …

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Journal Entry #My 2¢ Worth: "Yuletide Meditations..."

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese descent. This week, “More Holiday Musings...” Check back every weekend for subsequent entries.

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Journal Entry #18 Months of Fermentation: "Foodies Beware..."

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese descent. This week, “Christmas Eats from around the World!” Check back every weekend …