Around the World in 18 Sleuths
Traveling in my armchair through detective fiction, songs, movies, food, and crafts
Japan Armchair Travel Diary
The Japanese word “tsundoku” (積 ん 読) describes the habit of buying books and not reading them. I’m certainly guilty of having books piling up unread on my bookshelves and floors. I do have every intention of reading them – someday at least! 😂 For now, I’m happy to get through my 18 Sleuths pile….
My first introduction to Origami, the Japanese art of folding intricate flowers, objects and animals from one square sheet of paper, was actually a search for creative ways to gift money to friends. I’ve folded a lot of (Dollar and Euro) bills, but I felt for this virtual trip to Japan it had to be…
I haven’t personally traveled to all destinations on my 18 Sleuths reading list, but Japan is actually one of the countries I have visited and enjoy revisiting now. Three years ago I braced Tokyo’s intense heat and humidity as well as the deafening noise of the cicadas. And I loved every second! I met with…
Starting my reading adventure in style: Seicho Matsumoto’s “Inspector Imanishi Investigates” from 1961 with a cup of matcha. Also pictured below: sticky rice, edamame, and soy sauce. Yes! 😎 Matsumoto’s crime novel revolves around a dead body found under a stationary train and Inspector Imanishi from the Homicide Division of Tokyo Metropolitan Police, who investigates…