I got my haircut at the Embassy!
Did you know there is a hair salon in the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo? Perhaps it is common to embassies all over the world but it was news to me. I had the unique opportunity of getting my haircut there last week! I was there to help with a series of videos the Embassy has been producing to promote study abroad. The next video, the one we filmed on Tuesday, is a continuation from the last one. You can watch the last one below: (My part comes around 1:00 into the video.) You’ll see right away that my hair was really short. Since I missed my regular haircut the week before, my hair was getting long. Well, long in terms of a short hair cut! Anyway, to make sure the videos flowed well, the director treated me to a haircut and make-up at the Embassy. It was fun! I had great time talking with the stylist and getting to know Chika Sawada, the Japanese actor from Aomori who plays Noriko in the videos. She is great!
Should I keep it short?
So, what do you think? Should I keep it short? Some of my family and friends say the super short cut makes me look more feminine. Others say I should grow it longer. What do you think? I’d love to hear what you think in the comments below – keep it short or grow it longer?
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About the Author:
Hi! I’m Marci. I’ve lived in Japan for over 30 years, blending tech, language, and healing in my work. Through caregiving for my father-in-law with Alzheimer’s and supporting my husband’s cancer recovery, I discovered the importance of yoyu—having the time, energy, and emotional reserves to thrive. Now, I share these insights through writing, coaching, and creative projects. My upcoming memoir, Otosan, tells the story of those five transformative years. Let’s connect and create more yoyu in our lives!
