Taking on the World

Japan

We'd all been looking forward to spending two weeks in Japan. And the delightful island nation did not disappoint us.

NHK Sticker

Recounting the delightful moment when we realized our Japanese apartment had paid the Japanese Broadcasting Corporation receiving fee, as evidenced by the NHK Sticker above the door.

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Nanao, nicknamed Ladybug, considers himself to the be unluckiest assassin in the world. His claim is put to the test when he's hired by the mysterious Maria to board a bullet train, steal a suitcase full of money, and get off at the first stop. Simple. Unfortunately for him, he's not the only assassin on the train looking for that suitcase. An entertaining novel that provided the inspiration for the Brad Pitt movie of the same name.

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Tom Fassbender

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Tom Fassbender is a writer of things with a hearty adventurous streak. When not undertaking an adventure, he’s been known to enjoy a cup of coffee or two. You can find him at Facebook, Instagram, and the links below.

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Header Image: Ramen chef. All images from the author's collection.