Over the last twenty-five years, I’ve seen many changes in the U.S. Changes in what people think is normal or good or should be. For a Japanese, whose home country takes a long time for any changes to occur, this has been quite remarkable. I know that as in physics, some of the changes may … More In defense of analogue life
Twenty-five years ago, I flew over the Pacific Ocean and crossed an invisible border. When I landed on the U.S. soil, I became a person who couldn’t speak. That was a fundamental shift from being a person who couldn’t speak in English. That inability, which had been a fraction of my being since it didn’t … More Am I special?
I’ve lived in the U.S. for almost a quarter of a century, but still find it hard to fully adjust to the rhythm of American life. Time glides smoothly through the first half of the year; spring and early summer make me cheerful and confident. Then, the school year ends by late June, and a … More Happy New Year!