by Rebecca Copeland | Jan 31, 2024 | Japanese Culture
The Old Woman who Scattered Cherry Blossoms Could the Old Woman who Scattered Cherry Blossoms revive a tree? The irrepressible author, kimono devotee, and designer saw no reason not to try. Reflecting on Uno Chiyo’s legacy and her take-charge approach to life, we see... 
by Rebecca Copeland | Dec 6, 2023 | Japanese Culture
Part Two: Finding My Fit in a Free-Size Dress “Remember, you need to bring a friend,” Fujie-san said as we prepared to end our phone call. “A Japanese friend.” Ms. Fujie Atsuko was Uno Chiyo’s business secretary, literary agent, and tenacious gatekeeper. She set the...
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