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Arts & Crafts:Japanese New Year Decoration

December 3rd 2005
After a late night of partying with my Board of Ed co-workers, I had an early morning of arts & crafts at one of my schools (Habu Elementary School). We made 'shimenawa', a New Year's Day decoration....very much like a Christmas wreath at home. There were about 50 people, all huddled together in the freezing cold gym. The pictures of the end result may make it look like it was an easy task....but ... read more

Asia » Japan » Hiroshima

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

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Heather McLean

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I've moved from Toronto, Canada to Innoshima, Japan. Toronto: large city, 5 million people, multi-cultural, English speakers, movie theaters/bars/shops, my family/friends, a car or the subway, my bed. Innoshima: small island, 30 000 people, countryside, all Japanese, zero English, no theatres, a bicycle, a futon. These are a few examples of my MAJOR CHANGE! Technically I'm here to work as an English teacher. In reality, I'm here to play with kids in elementary school, hang out with junior high kids and have high priorities of traveling and exploring! Welcome to my travels!... full info

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