Slice of Life: A Small Earthquake
I have lived in Japan for one year as of this week. I also previously lived for about 7 months in Los Angeles, right on the fault line there. But I never once… Continue reading
PHOTOBLOG: さくら Cherry Blossoms
In late April 2012 I first arrived in the rural, mountain town of Takayama, Japan, to find cherry blossoms just starting to bloom – later than most other places due to the elevation… Continue reading
Slice of Life: Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony
Less than 2 weeks ago kindergartens in Takayama held their graduation ceremonies. It was very formal, serious, and cute. All kindergarten students were in attendance, in full uniform (they have a few uniforms,… Continue reading
Slice of Life: Exams, Valentine’s Day, & Spring
TOO EARLY FOR SPRING? It sure feels like spring has arrived! But I was warned by one of my students that I shouldn’t be too excited just yet, because as soon as I… Continue reading
Teaching Topics: 10 things I wish I knew
Are you getting ready to head to Japan for a new job, or studying abroad? Last year at this exact time I was in the same position. I had a little information on what… Continue reading
Slice of Life: Snow Days in Takayama
About a week or two ago, photos of ‘snow’ in Chicago started popping up on facebook along with heavy usage of capitals and exclamation marks (OMG SNOW!!!!). \(O.O)/ From the looks of things,… Continue reading
Travel Notes: Hida no Sato in the snow
Today was super beautiful here in Takayama – a lovely 36 F (2 C?) and quite a lot of sun peeking through! I woke up seeing my breath even from the covers in… Continue reading