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Moved to Washington, D.C., in 2012 after getting married. Due to her husband’s work, shortly thereafter they moved to Oahu, Hawaii, then returned to Washington, D.C., in 2015. She lives together with her husband, their son born near the end of 2014 and one Shiba dog.

U.S.A WashingtonD.C.
Ritsuko Derickson

2016.05.20
Another different destination for a day trip
Today I’d like to write a bit about some of Washington D.C.’s neighboring towns and cities. The advantage of living in the Washington area is that you can
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U.S.A WashingtonD.C.
Ritsuko Derickson

2016.04.19
The Long-Awaited Cherry Blossom Festival
After switching back and forth between days with nearly 30 degrees C and days with sprinkles of snow, the weather is finally starting to look like spring.
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Ritsuko Derickson

2016.03.01
Think Washington, Think Smithsonian!
It doesn’t matter whether they come from elsewhere in America or overseas; every tourist in Washington, D.C. is sure to have the Smithsonian on their
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Ritsuko Derickson

2016.01.29
Year End and New Year’s in Washington, D.C.
This has been a mild winter here in Washington, D.C. Especially on Christmas Eve, the temperature was about 20 degrees Celsius, and even moving
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Ritsuko Derickson

2015.12.24
As usual
Following the terrorist attacks in Paris, Washington, D.C., was reported as being one of the next targets. I’m often asked questions along the lines of
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Ritsuko Derickson

2015.11.27
Two Important Events during the Short Season of Autumn
Halloween and Thanksgiving Day are the two that come to mind when talking about the events of autumn in the U.S. Although Halloween appears to be taking
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Ritsuko Derickson

2015.10.30
The Pope’s Visit to the U.S.
Recently, the Pope made a visit to the U.S. First making his stop in Cuba, he then traveled to Washington, D.C., New York and Philadelphia. The entire U.S.
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Ritsuko Derickson

2015.10.16
Popular Outdoor Events Hosted by the American Military
Like Japan, the American east coast also has seen a sudden drop in temperature during the day around the autumnal equinox, and it really looks like autumn is
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Ritsuko Derickson

2015.09.11
National Harbor and crab
National Harbor is located along the Potomac River in Maryland. It’s called a census-designated place. The area was artificially created to
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Ritsuko Derickson

2015.08.28
Health Management for Avoiding Hospitals
Even in Japan, it’s a well-known fact that “going to a hospital in the US leads to massive medical bills”. I’ve also been made intently aware of this myself,
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Ritsuko Derickson

2015.08.14
Japanese People and Contemporary Art
The other day, I came across an article somewhere saying that the most famous Japanese person in the world is the current prime minister in Asian countries
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Ritsuko Derickson

2015.07.31
Independence Day, the biggest thing all year in Washington D.C.
July 4th is Independence Day, America’s birthday. On TV, there were many street interviews asking people what makes them glad to be
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Ritsuko Derickson

2015.07.03
Americans and Cupcakes
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that all Americans like cupcakes. Phrases including such as “NY’s most popular” or “LA’s latest buzz” are often seen
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Ritsuko Derickson

2015.06.19
Spending Memorial Day
It is the last Monday in May, Memorial Day.Originally, Memorial Day was a public holiday created to commend soldiers of the Northern Army who died
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Ritsuko Derickson

2015.06.05
The Washingtonians’ Method of Transportation
When it comes to the means of transportation for Washingtonians, or so the people living in Washington, D.C., are called, the Metro is how
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