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Must-have DAISO cleaning items recommended by Japanese mom

Keeping your home spotless—whether it’s the bathroom, kitchen, or windows—often feels like a challenge.

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Diving into Japanese hair care

Being stationed in Japan has made me appreciate Japan’s self-care routine culture, so it’s been easy to incorporate many aspects into my daily regimen.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Healing

A lot of trauma and human suffering is occurring around the world. Depending on who you lost, depicts the emotional dept of your despair.

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Clé De Peau Beauté clarifying cleansing foam worth a try

I was searching for a new face wash while visiting Tokyo with my wife recently. We visited @Cosme, a chain beauty store in Tokyo, and browsed around for a few hours until I found a cleansing foam from Clé De Peau Beauté.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Betrayal

Through the years as a therapist, I’ve conducted numerous counseling sessions with couples, some married, some not.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Customer service

While in New York City, I went into a jewelry store in lower Manhattan. I was browsing and put my hand on the glass display case. The clerk promptly yelled, “Get your hand off the glass, I just cleaned it!” I gave him the side eye and casually walked out.

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VIDEO: Japanese comfort foods great cure when you feel icky

If you do get sick in Japan, the good news is that there are many delicious foods to help you feel better in no time.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez Time

A meaningful life is not measured in years, but in how consciously time is lived.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Timing

I always equate karma with timing. I have been at extreme points in my life, between jobs, leaving the Corps, retiring, moving to another country, getting a divorce.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: The trail to happiness

Years ago, I was with a group of former Marines helping out a Marine’s ailing father manage farm chores in the Midwest.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Observing Humans

Recently, I was waiting for friends at a busy Tokyo train station. I arrived early; they were 40 minutes late. Resigned to my fate, I found a comfortable place to stand.

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Mastering Japanese gym etiquette: Your ultimate guide to fitting in

Japan’s gym culture may seem complex to newcomers, but with a few essential tips, you’ll fit in and enjoy a smooth fitness experience.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: The human spirit

The jungle drums say we all have an emotional life.

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The health risks of getting healthy in 2026

I’m overdue for a mammogram, I haven’t had my cholesterol checked and I’ve been ignoring aches and pains for months. It’s time to finally make my health a priority.

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