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Here to view John Elliot's blog "Jimoto no Gaijin"
(be sure to read all the back-posts . . . there are some great posts dating back to the early days of post-tsunami relief and recovery work)
Who am I? Since 1985,a resident of Ajigasawa, a small town on the west  coast of Honshu, Japan- yes, way up there near the top, in Aomori  Prefecture. Problem? I've got the wrong face (Canadian Celt). People  still give a start when they round the supermarket aisle and see me.  So, who am I? Jimoto no Gaijin- the local foreigner.