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Day of Reckoning: The University of Tokyo Announces Its Entrance Exam Results

On my way to renew my library books today, I unwittingly stumbled onto a mass of activity the likes of which I’d never seen on the University of Tokyo campus. I’m generally struck by how quiet the portion of the … Continue reading

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Noh Experience Necessary: Japanese Theater Brought To Life

I had such an action-packed summer in Kyoto on the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) program that I still have a ton of pictures and stories to post. One of the best things about CLS was the way it emphasized cultural … Continue reading

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A Birthday Hello

Thanks to all of you who took the time to send me such sweet messages and gifts for my birthday. I thought I would experiment with a little video message to make my appreciation a little more personal. Enjoy! (^_^)/

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Peter Bjorn and John / Fujiya & Miyagi / Ill Ease @ Bimbo’s

First of all, I should note that I am officially done with my first year of graduate school.  I submitted my last paper this morning and an intense feeling of relief immediately overtook me.  In celebration, I treated myself to … Continue reading

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Ridiculously cute…

Mocha in "His First Broccoli!" Read and post comments | Send to a friend

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Music as a method of coping

The Apples in Stereo- Same Old Drag Yesterday I became fascinated with The Apples in Stereo and their latest album New Magnetic Wonder. This video of them is great – maybe because it totally depicts what I feel like doing … Continue reading

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of Montreal / The Blow / Rubies @ Great American Music Hall

Briefly (for the February 2, 2007 show): 1. Rubies – Endearingly, awkwardly indie girl pop.  Potential but some growing to do.  They definitely need to get a drummer and stop using a drum machine, especially live.  Maybe a little too … Continue reading

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Sumo!!!

So, I just got back from a totally awesome weekend in Ise and Nagoya. Pictures and details to come, but for now, enjoy this short video I took at the sumo tournament! It takes you through the basics of a … Continue reading

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