Japan and family life
First-hand notes about raising a family, building a home, and seeing ordinary Japan without the pedestal.
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Topics
Browse the recurring subjects connecting my field notes—from family life in Japan to cars, science, money, games, travel, and food.
Hondas and JDM
The cars, roads, modifications, markets, and events that make driving in Japan worth caring about.
Science and autism
Critical thinking, biomedical science, and the late diagnosis that explained much of my life.
Money and independence
Experiments in earning online, building several income streams, and buying back control of my time.
Games
Games as systems, shared culture, and stories capable of reaching deeper than entertainment.
Travel
Family trips, long train rides, road trips, and places worth remembering after the bags are unpacked.
Food culture
Puerto Rican memory, Japanese daily life, recipes, restaurants, and what food says about a place.