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Things are happening back home. I have to go back. I really don’t want to leave Japan at all. I didn’t want to get a third shot but I can’t go back if I don’t. But I’m returning to the USA soon. #losangeles #cominghome #hardtimesbuildstrength #imcomingdad #thirdshot #pfizerboosterdone #pcrtest #travelrestrictions #redtape #moreredtape #settlingaffairs #nevada #arizona #bullheadcity #losangelinoinjapan #losangelinoinshiga #日本に住むアメリカ人 #琵琶湖 #大津市 #滋賀県 #日本 (at 滋賀県 琵琶湖) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaoxRcYpkxg/?utm_medium=tumblr

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My first open mics were at the Sunset Grill, on the rooftop dining area next door to the Guitar Center on Sunset. My first actual showcase doing a 7 minute set was at the Improv Hollywood on Melrose. I never got up at the Comedy Store but love that place to no end and will forever remain grateful to @theerikmarino and @matthewallentaylor for working with me 10 years ago (can’t believe it’s been so long) to get my feet wet and learn to eat shit on stage. It’s been rough for everyone back home in the USA, especially L.A. since COVID. But one day we WILL return and when we do, I’m coming back. May the Gods Lee these places open, literally, FOREVER. #losangeles #losangelescomedy #thecomedystore #hollywoodimprov #laughfactory #sunsetgrill #sunsetboulevard #homesickplaces #homesick #misslosangeles #losangelinoinjapan #comedyclub #standupcomedy #openmicers #nevergiveup #longtimeawayfromhome #nostalgic #california #日本に住むアメリカ人 #大津市 #琵琶湖 #滋賀県 #京都 #大坂 #日本 (at 滋賀県 琵琶湖) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaC8DC5PsTt/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Still Google maps driving around L.A., and these are some of my favorite restaurants that as far as I know are still around despite COVID. Carlitos Gardel on Melrose, Boa Steakhouse on Sunset, Mastro’s on Canon, Crustacean on Bedford, Hot Wings Cafe on Melrose, Hu’s Szechwan on National, Canter’s on Fairfax (late night drunk chow downs), Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles on Pico, and Pann’s on La Tijera, and of course Leo’s Taco Truck at Venice and LaBrea. #losangeles #memorylane #usualrestaurants #mastrosbeverlyhills #boasteakhousesunset #crustaceanbeverlyhills #carlitosgardel #leostacotruck #homesick #losangeles #losangelinoinjapan #losangelinoinshiga #日本に住むアメリカ人 #大津市 #琵琶湖 #滋賀県 #日本 (at 滋賀県 琵琶湖) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaCzBswppo8/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Still Google maps driving around L.A., and these are some of my favorite restaurants that as far as I know are still around despite COVID. Carlitos Gardel on Melrose, Boa Steakhouse on Sunset, Mastro’s on Canon, Crustacean on Bedford, Hot Wings Cafe on Melrose, Hu’s Szechwan on National, Canter’s on Fairfax (late night drunk chow downs), Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles on Pico, and Pann’s on La Tijera, and of course Leo’s Taco Truck at Venice and LaBrea. #losangeles #memorylane #usualrestaurants #mastrosbeverlyhills #boasteakhousesunset #crustaceanbeverlyhills #carlitosgardel #leostacotruck #homesick #losangeles #losangelinoinjapan #losangelinoinshiga #日本に住むアメリカ人 #大津市 #琵琶湖 #滋賀県 #日本 (at 滋賀県 琵琶湖) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaCygM7pi_P/?utm_medium=tumblr

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My first job when I first arrived in Los Angeles was at the National Research Group in Hollywood, back in 1992 when I was discharged from the Navy, calling people around the country to talk about movies for the studios who were seeking to ruin movies by trying to please everyone. My favorite job was Gold’s Gym in Venice Beach, from 1998-1999. That sudden opportunity saved me from myself, totally changing my life. #memorylane #nostalgic #homesick #losangeles #hollywood #venicebeach #goldsgymvenice #losangelinoinjapan #losangelinoinshiga #日本に住むアメリカ人 #大津市 #琵琶湖 #滋賀県 #京都 #大坂 #日本 (at 滋賀県 琵琶湖) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaCtPugJjzL/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Saw a listing from the great professionals at @trulinerealestate @chioranjulia on the very same street that was me and Mrs S’s first neighborhood when we got our first place together a few months before getting married and got SUPER homesick. It’s been 3 years since I had to come to Japan to help with caregiving for my late mother-in-law in her last days battling ALS. I miss Los Angeles, so much, as does Mrs S. So I checked out the house and started Google Maps driving around Los Angeles from McLaughlin to Downtown Culver City where we moved to a couple years later later and lived for 11 years. Do a little memory lane with me. Oh, and to my peeps in Los Angeles, if you’re ready to take the next step in your life and go from renting to owning, contact Julia at TruLine. #losangeles #losangelesrealestate #trulinerealestate #losangelinoinjapan #日本に住むアメリカ人 #大津市 #琵琶湖 #滋賀県 #京都 #大坂 #日本 (at 滋賀県 琵琶湖) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaCrpFopZ3O/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Even though we don’t live in the USA, we’re still keeping our stuff in L.A., and I thought it would be imprudent not to keep my license active. So I made sure to do all CE and thought I was waiting for my renewed DL that didn’t come, my renewed DRE license did. #californiadre #californiadepartmentofrealestate #realestatelicense #renewedlicense #realestateagent #gotitinthemaillastweek #isntthatnice #californiadreamin #imisshome #losangelinoinjapan #losangelinoinshiga #アメリカ人 #大津市 #滋賀県 #日本 (at Wanitakashiro, Otsu-shi) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKYkfKMJDZE/?igshid=xdchfk93m12t

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Not 100% where exactly this is, but we were on our way to the Studio Ghibli store to buy some gifts 🎁 so it’s somewhere just 5 bus stops from Kyoto Station. #京都市 #日本 #americaninjapan #losangelinoinjapan (at Kyoto, Japan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHYBBQRpMxK/?igshid=1mocljsjyk27z

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My birthday was at the end of last month, but my gift from back home arrived today!! #belatedbirthdaygift #ilovemymom #whatanicegift #imissher #imisshome #imisstheusa #farfromhome #anamericaninjapan #losangelinoinjapan #theydonthavethesehere #reesespeanutbutter #reesespuffs #reesepeanutbuttercup #reesesshellsauce #grateful (at Wanitakashiro, Otsu-shi) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHRmZ9ap1oe/?igshid=rhp820zb45u1

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Sending that in first thing after Mochi Madness tomorrow. #votehimout2020 #vote2020 #usa🇺🇸 #absenteeballot #votingfromabroad #anamericaninjapan #losangelinoinjapan (at Wanitakashiro, Otsu-shi) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFkIFasp6OC/?igshid=4rp9c1tp2xaj

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First time making tortillas. I’d NEVER buy “Old El Paso,” and that’s all they sell in Japan. If you want it done right you’ve got to do it yourself. #flourtortillasfromscratch #guacamole #tasteofbackhome #losangelinoinjapan #losangelestoshiga #滋賀県 #トルティーヤ (at Wanitakashiro, Otsu-shi) https://www.instagram.com/p/CE9H1GVpsFY/?igshid=vnkhl2xwf414

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Yum yum at スシロー #滋賀県 #おいしかった #すし #スシロー #losangelinoinjapan #sushi #dinnerwiththemissus (at スシロー大津堅田店) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDibAiDpZnd/?igshid=1o8p8srqalrtt

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MY FAVORITE, 山崎まさよし, Yamazaki Masayoshi is doing a LIVE performance online!! There’s nobody I like more than him in all of Japan!! His music is so great. A great guitarist with a unique voice and style. If you’ve never heard him, folks back home. Just Google him or check out that name on YouTube. Normally he’s always got an audience. I think this is performance with no live audience. Kawaisou, he said he feels awkward that there’s no audience. But he’s doing it for us, the fans. #山崎まさよし #yamazakimasayoshi #greatmusic #japanesemusician #thebest #myfavorite #evendoesstingcover #englishmaninnewyork #livemusiconline #forthefans #givesmegoosebumps #covid19 #wereinthistogether #japan #anamericaninjapan #losangelinoinjapan #wishyouwereheretoo #loveyouall #missyouall #滋賀県 (at Wanitakashiro, Otsu-shi) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCiknKUpzHD/?igshid=1gxqtrxlrkfex

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This was the coffin. My brother-in-law and I lifted お母さん from the bed and gently placed her inside. From there, we each took turns, her son and daughter, then son-in-law and daughter-in-law, placing fabric piece by piece and tucking it in like a mummy funeral kimono. Then placed a white satin blanket over the rest of her and we all tucked her in at all four corners. #japanesefuneral #japan #losangelinoinjapan #お母さん #滋賀県 #告別式 (at Wanitakashiro, Otsu-shi) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCdVApHJqYz/?igshid=3ps8ssi7715y

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The little brick was out in the mini sandbox and set alight. Inside the box next to it were incense crumbs like the Catholic priests uses when they bring the incense chain into mass. Each of us would take 3 pinches to sprinkle on the burning charcoal brick and say a quick prayer then hit the shiny cup with the stick next to it like a bell. #japanesefuneralceremony #theendoflife #crossingover #japan #losangelinoinjapan #滋賀県 (at Wanitakashiro, Otsu-shi) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCcy5I3JuUt/?igshid=ip0ya0ghd5i7

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お母さん, she liked fruit. Persimmon was her favorite, but it’s out of season and she liked peaches and orange. She loved toast, eggs, and those were her favorite crackers. On the upper right, you see we made her a cup of coffee. Last night she got her green tea. The incense spiral on the lower right, we have to keep it burning for 7 days starting yesterday morning so she can follow the smoke to heaven. #funeral #japanesefuneralceremony #theendoflife #journeytotheotherside #japan #losangelinoinjapan #shiga (at Wanitakashiro, Otsu-shi) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCcx6x1p3kl/?igshid=y5uguskn394r