Tag Archives: Japan

Taking Leave: the Book!

Posted on November 12, 2015 by MThomas

UPDATED. Published through Perceptia Press (Nagoya), Taking Leave: An American on Paternity Leave in Japan is currently available through englishbooks.jp in paperback/soft cover format (retail price: 1500 yen plus tax). I’d love to say the book is available through Amazon; … Continue reading →

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The barriers go down…with the past…

Posted on March 30, 2015 by MThomas

The smiling bear stickers that adorned the walls of the barricade are long gone, sacrificial victims to an eager child’s exploring hands. But my kids loved these things. Continue reading →

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More updates on Amazon Japan’s child porn and abuse images

Posted on March 20, 2015 by MThomas

I previously posted in October about the child abuse images and pornographic materials being openly sold on Amazon (also on Rakuten and Tsutaya). An online protest was started shortly thereafter, and Amazon Japan responded by (partly) removing the most offensive items. … Continue reading →

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