Hello & Welcome
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.
Tag Archives: Swiss hotel lobby
Essay: When in Rome, do as the Romans do!
In the middle of this past September my friend from Tokyo and I visited Grindelwald, our favorite Swiss resort, popular among visitors from all over the world, to enjoy a few days’ of hiking. We had a delightful view of Wetterhorn, … Continue reading
Posted in Economic development, Humour, Japan, Multicultural
Tagged American hotel lobby, Chinese traveler, do as the Romans do!, Grindelwald, Japanese inn, Japanese traveler, kimono, mental institution, night clothes, pajama-clad man, Swiss Alps, Swiss hotel lobby, Switzerland, When in Rome, yukata
2 Comments
Shizue Tomoda 