My name is Cherie Hirsch aka Cherie Ninomiya. I use the Ninomiya a lot because it doesn't occur to anyone at my kids's schools that I would use a different last name than my husband. Originally from the U.S., I've lived in Japan a very long time--don't ask! And I have a slightly dark and quirky sense of humor.
Everything else you need to know right now is in my posts. Like everyone I know, I'm a work in progress.
Looking cool and very pink at our local city park during hanami season. That's cherry blossom viewing season for anyone who has not spent time in Japan.