Monthly Archives: September 2011

September 2011 Japan Blog Matsuri: Reasons to Visit Japan

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

I’m very proud to be hosting the September Japan Blog Matsuri. This month’s theme was “Reasons to Visit Japan.” As many of you know, this year has been particularly challenging for Japan due to the March 11 earthquake, tsunami, and … Continue reading →

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Miyajima: A Classic Reason to Visit Japan

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

This month’s Japan Blog Matsuri, hosted by none other than myself at A Modern Girl, is organized around the theme “Reasons to Visit Japan.” We had a number of amazing submissions and the results will be posted shortly, but I … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday #24: Banana Case, Anyone?

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

Bet you didn’t realize you needed one of these! Actually, I might need one—I took a banana in for lunch the other day, and it was a bit battered after the morning commute… Happy Wednesday!

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Just 1 week until the Japan Blog Matsuri deadline!

Posted on September 17, 2011 by

Have you submitted yet? Just a reminder: This month’s theme is “Reasons to Visit Japan.” This year has been particularly challenging for Japan due to the March 11 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster. Although much work still needs to be … Continue reading →

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Anti-Nuclear Protest, Shibuya

Posted on September 10, 2011 by

There was a small anti-nuclear protest near my apartment in Shibuya tonight. I could hear the chanting about Fukushima, so I went out to take a look. The protest seemed to be in the “sound demo” format, where people play … Continue reading →

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The Young Scholars Delegation Does Taiwan

Posted on September 8, 2011 by

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial, Taipei, Taiwan One of my favorite things about graduate school has been that I often get the opportunity to travel on someone else’s dime. I was recently invited to participate in a “Young Scholars Delegation” to Taiwan, … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday #23: Night Market, Taiwan

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

Just a few shots of one of Taiwan’s night markets, which are famous for food and shopping and fun. More on Taiwan coming soon. Happy Wednesday!

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First Day of Language School: The Journey Begins

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

Yesterday, I began a 10-month intensive language program at the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language in Yokohama (hereafter referred to as “IUC” or “IUC Yokohama”). 50 students make up this year’s class—you can see our hopeful shining faces and those … Continue reading →

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September 2011 Japan Blog Matsuri: Call for Submissions!

Posted on September 3, 2011 by

Wow, I can’t believe it’s already September! This month, I am proud to host the Japan Blog Matsuri, a monthly blogging showcase that has been around since February 2007. Each month, the designated host comes up with a Japan-related theme, … Continue reading →

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