Todd Jay Leonard, Blog
 
 
 
The old man and the (grrrgh!) seafood
There’s something fishy going on in Japan, and it ain’t the beer — no, wait, it’s in the beer, too
Thursday, September 27 , 2007
 
Camp Chesterfield ready for 'Spiritfest'
Thursday, September 13 , 2007
 
Fat chance
Coming home offers old friends,
 old joys and the return of the untethered appetite
Monday, September 10 , 2007
 
Japan's challenge
Immigration becoming central issue of Japan’s economic future
Monday, August 27 , 2007
 
Culture, people top 'List of Things Japanese'
Monday, August 13 , 2007
 
Attention to detail
Human courtesy, respect for others make pleasant the daily life in Japan
Monday, July 30 , 2007
 
It is good to bear gifts
In Japan, it's the gift that counts
Monday, July 16 , 2007
 
Japanese hair salons offer chance to relax, unwind
Monday, July 02 , 2007
 
Cultural boon
Japanese bath ‘Ofuro’ offers best of both worlds
Monday, June 18 , 2007
 
The hot seat
Visitors warm to luxurious Japanese toilets
Monday, June 4 , 2007
 
'Posting it' notes
Japanese efficiency will get whatever you have to wherever you need it
 
Monday, May 21 , 2007
 
Trains, buses and bicycles
Monday, May 9 , 2007
 
To tip or not to tip?
Japan has different view of rewarding service
Monday, April 23 , 2007
 
Hail to taxicabs
Top-10 list of things Japanese begins
Monday, April 9 , 2007
 
Sights to see in Tokyo
Japan’s capital city has wealth of places to visit
Monday, March 26 , 2007
 
Where to go in Tokyo
Guided bus tour is best bet for first-time visitor
Monday, March 12 , 2007
 
Adventure of a lifetime
Former exchange student recalls first visit to Japan
Monday, February 26 , 2007
 
Japan's pet problems
Popularity of Chihuahua has increased demand
Monday, February 12 , 2007
 
Pampered pooches
House pets have become very popular in Japan
Monday, January 29 , 2007
 
Education system in crisis
Bullying in Japanese schools is a serious problem
Monday, January 15 , 2007
 
Student suicide
Japan’s prime minister takes steps to curb bullying
Monday, January 1 , 2007
 
Living in 'my home'
Japanese, like us, dream of having their own house
Monday, December 18 , 2006
 
Concerts not just for teens
Japanese fans’ enthusiasm rivaled only by their courtesy
Monday, December 4 , 2006
 
Early education
Japan has two systems for preschool instruction
Monday, November 20 , 2006
 
Near or far, cast a vote
Nonresident U.S. citizens mail in absentee ballots
Monday, November 6 , 2006
 
Japan's beverage
Tea isn’t just a drink; it’s a ceremony
Monday, October 23 , 2006
 
Friendly skies
Compared to Japan, air travel in the United States is for the birds
Monday, October 9 , 2006
 
Public transportation can be tight during rush hour in Japan
Monday, September 25 , 2006
 
Topknot hairstyle in sumo wrestling signifies top-notch athlete in the ring
Monday, September 11 , 2006
 
Sumo wrestling is big in Japan, more living history than a sport
Monday, August 28, 2006
 
Have a nice day: It's all in knowing the right numbers
Monday, August 14, 2006
 
Superstitious customs
Be careful not to commit social suicide with chopsticks
Monday, July 31, 2006
 
Divorce in Japan varies greatly from that in the United States
Monday, July 17, 2006
 
Phrases about cats are similar in Japan, U.S.
Monday, July 3, 2006
 
Japan's pretty safe, but youth crime rate is rising
Monday, June 19, 2006
 
U.S. star power gives way to Korean heartthrob
Monday, June 5, 2006
 
Japan’s declining population concerns future generations
Monday, May 22, 2006
 
Cherry blossoms in Japan are a sight to behold
Monday, May 8, 2006
 
Goodbye parties signal new beginnings
Monday, April 24, 2006
 
Traditional Japanese objects serve as decorations
Monday, April 10, 2006
 
Japanese boys, girls have special days to celebrate
Monday, March 27, 2006
 
Japan’s toilet culture flushes ahead of U.S.
Monday, March 13, 2006
 
Japan’s snow is deep, dangerous
Monday, February 27, 2006
 
Spiritual retreat is just a short drive north
Monday, February 25, 2006
 
Japanese Valentine’s Day is one-sided affair
Monday, February 13, 2006
 
World traveler believes there's no place like home
Monday, January 30, 2006
 
Youths have big celebration upon ‘coming of age’
Monday, January 16, 2006
 
New Year’s in Japan is celebrated like Christmas
Monday, January 02, 2006
 
Sending mixed messages Christmas in Japan
Monday, December 19, 2005
 
Japan's Bonenkai・helps to Forget・year
Monday, December 05, 2005
 
Trash laws here are nothing compared to Japan
Monday, November 21, 2005
 
Neighborhood system transmits information
Monday, November 07, 2005
 
‘Johnny Appleseed’ Ing brings seeds to Japan
Monday, October 24, 2005
 
Japanese harvest is similar to Indiana’s
Monday, October 10, 2005
 
Japanese wedding receptions can be costly
Monday, September 26, 2005
 
Traditional Japanese weddings are beautiful
Monday, September 12, 2005
 
Japanese funerals have ancient traditions
Monday, August 29, 2005
 
Funeral rituals in Japan are strict, somber
Monday, August 15, 2005
 
In Japan, a waving cat indicates good luck
Monday, August 01, 2005
 
Per request, Leonard’s column about Japan returns
Monday, July 18, 2005