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Three Japanese youth enjoying spring in a flower garden

“Because I want to wear my favorite coat, having a date and falling in love would be pretty good.” – Natsume Soseki

April 05, 2020

I have been wondering recently what activities to do in the spring when the pandemic is finally over. I thought about the Japanese writer Natsume Soseki. In his “Prescription on Earth” he suggested:

“Because I want to wear my favorite coat, having a date and falling in love would be a pretty good thing.”

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Sun shines on snow

Perhaps the snowflakes will scatter into the sky and let the sunshine in

March 29, 2020

My friend Jane recently published a blog post journaling her experiences and thoughts during the month and a half long period following the coronavirus outbreak in China.

As I was reading it, I felt an urge to translate it for my friends in America.  I believe this article can bring a refreshing perspective to us who live in America through Jane’s dialogue with herself as she travels from Shanghai to Berlin.

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