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My name is Shizue Tomoda. After retiring from the international civil service, I pursue my interest in creative writing.
My Creative Writing Works
This is a fascinating memoir/study by a former director of ILO's Colombo office that deciphers the tragic civil war, the complex ethnic composition, and social and labor issues of vulnerable women workers in Sri Lanka. It is a story of pain, toils and agony, but also of light.
This novel explores the life and times of a brave young Japanese woman named Sachiko who escapes the stifling culture in Japan for a life of promise in the United States. Through hardships and lost love, she comes to discover a new spiritual peace within herself.
A sweet memoir describing the process of how the author formed a lovely family with her two adopted cats Taro and Tomi. The fact is you can learn a lot from a cat, and this book serves as a beautiful portrait of the simple life.
Category Archives: Happiness
The Impact of EU Taxonomy on Japan
Mr. Macron, French president, recently announced that his country would build up to 14 new nuclear reactors by 2050 (Report by Angelique Chrisafis, The Guardian, Feb. 10, 2022). His decision must have been considered timely by supporters of nuclear energy … Continue reading
Posted in Energy policy, Happiness, Japan, Men and Development, National security and defence, National wealth, Nuclear energy, Uncategorized
Tagged Angela Merkel, Chernobyl, Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, Emmanuel Macron, energy crisis, Environmental minister Tsuyoshi Yamaguchi, EU Taxonomy, FCCJ, Fukushima, Gov. Uchibori of Fukushima pref., Junichiro Koizumi, Morihiro Hosokawa, Mr. Ido, Naoto Kan, NATO, PM Kishida, Russia, Three Mile Island, thyroid cancer, Tomiichi Murayama, Ursula von der Leyen, Yukio Hatoyama
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Salt in Hammam, a Japanese style
Going to onsen, or hot spring spa, is a favorite pastime for Japanese. Overnighting at a posh ryokan, offering sumptuous meals and attractive views, is a luxury. Being a volcanic archipelago, however, Japan can provide hot spring anywhere, if deep … Continue reading
Posted in Happiness, Humour, Japan, Multicultural
Tagged Greek statue, hammam, hot spring spa, jacuzzi, mackerel, onsen, ryokan, salt in hammam, sauna, shimesaba, steam bath, sushi, Turkish bath, volcanic archipelago
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