with the crew

A Rewarding Day

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October 27th 2008
It was the last time I would be part of the English Speech competition...I was partly happy, nervous, and excited! All the practicing paid off though! One of my students from one school got a runner-up prize for his recitation and another student from my other school got the FIRST PRIZE for his recitation. Of course the students did a lot of work, but I have to say, I did a pretty good job ch ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tottori

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more