Miso Green: Jizo, Koji, and Dirt: Savotem’s Story, Part Two
Continuing on from last month’s Miso Green is part two of my friend Savo’s life story. It’s a really…
Miso Green: Jizo, Koji, and Dirt: Savotem’s Story, Part One
        When my boyfriend, Chris, first arrived in Japan, he didn’t have a…
Miso Green: Unite Against Unitaskers
I’ve never watched cooking shows with any degree of commitment, but I often use Food Network’s website for recipes; since…
Miso Green: Homemade Kairo (and other tips for winter)
There is a lot I could have written about in the last three months, but I’ve been sick and busy.…
Miso Green: Spreading the Good Word
This year, I served as a helper ALT at our anticipated/dreaded Yashiro orientation. I decided to volunteer to help in…
Miso Green: Lasting Impress-yens
        The August issue is a great time to address the new arrivals to…
Miso Green: A Clean, Scalding-hot Slate
For this month’s Miso Green, I’d like to divide my attention to two audiences: those that are leaving the…
Miso Green: The Personal Hygiene Quandary
After a necessary hiatus last month, Miso Green is back! I had in fact written an article for the May…
Miso Green: The Hyogo Local Grocers Project
Once, a few years ago, another friend of the eco-friendly prerogative asked me which I would rather pay for, organic…