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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 - Metropolis Japan

The Culture of Comedy

Laughter gets lost in translation, too
Yamato Pride - Metropolis Japan

Yamato Pride

My husband meets his first gay Japanese person
Halloween Decoration Etiquette - Metropolis Japan

Halloween Decoration Etiquette

When scary becomes scarring
Good Ol’ Texan Sakii - Metropolis Japan

Good Ol’ Texan Sakii

My first Texan sake experience
Ramen Right from Long Island - Metropolis Japan

Ramen Right from Long Island

Not your typical ramen

Geothermal Self-Esteem - Metropolis Japan

Geothermal Self-Esteem

How onsen helped me get over my body issues