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Grace Buchele Mineta

Grace Buchele Mineta is an author who blogs and draws comics about her daily life in Japan at www.HowIBecameTexan.com.
The Culture of Comedy

The Culture of Comedy

Laughter gets lost in translation, too
Yamato Pride

Yamato Pride

My husband meets his first gay Japanese person
Halloween Decoration Etiquette

Halloween Decoration Etiquette

When scary becomes scarring
Good Ol’ Texan Sakii

Good Ol’ Texan Sakii

My first Texan sake experience
Ramen Right from Long Island

Ramen Right from Long Island

Not your typical ramen

Geothermal Self-Esteem

Geothermal Self-Esteem

How onsen helped me get over my body issues