Grace Buchele Mineta
Grace Buchele Mineta is a quirky Texan freelancer, living in Tokyo with her Japanese salaryman husband. She runs the blog “Texan in Tokyo”, where she draws comics about her daily life as a newlywed navigating silly cultural misunderstandings as an interracial couple.
Articles
Getting Lucky with Fukubukuro on New Years
You never know what you're going to get from your Fukubukuro.
Tips for Celebrating the Holidays in Japan
Christmas in Japan usually is just another working day for the hoards of salarymen and women.
What’s the deal with Japan and “Christmas Chicken?”
Japan can't get enough of KFC on Christmas Day
Sponsored Video: Holiday Saved by Airbnb
Try a new experience for your next stay in Japan by staying at an Airbnb property.
Engrish at the ¥100 Shops in Japan
You never know what you can find at the ¥100 store.
Skin Whitening Lotions in Japan
The tanning business is not a huge seller here.
Digging Sweet Potatoes With School Kids
Japan is full of all sorts of interesting cultural events you can partake in. Go out on a limb every once and a while and try something new.
The 12 Most Common Questions People Ask Me
Can you eat natto?
Cooking Without Kanji
Living abroad and learning to cook with local ingredients.
Top 4 Signs of Autumn in Japan
Time to plug in the heated toilets!
The Joys of Tissue Pack Marketing in Japan
Ever wonder about those packs of tissues you get at train stations?
Sushi every day? Not if you’re Japanese…
Is there such a thing as too much sushi?
