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Tokushima Festival

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 | By klynne | Views [119] | Comments [1]

When we were looking into coming to Japan at the end of July, I was in charge of the packing, JN was in charge of finding lodgings. As we have done during our long trips to Australia and San Francisco, JN organized home exchanges for us. For those of ... Read more >

My first time in a...

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 | By koudee | Views [86] | Comments [2]

A electric tingle shot down my fingers as I rolled the choice over in my mind. What would happen if my parents found out!? "Its japan, no~one has to know .". I felt the anticipation reach across my gut and tighten. "You’re growing up"... Read more >

Tags: japan, tokyo, gundam

First day in Nagoya

Sat, 8 Aug 2009 | By klynne | Views [75]

L was very kind to make us a packed lunch for our trip to Nagoya. JN was brilliant in navigating through the bus/subway/train system to get us to our destination. We are now staying at V’s place in Nagoya. This is her first home exchange ... Read more >

HD Flip and Takasaki weekend

Thu, 6 Aug 2009 | By peter_allen | Views [56]

I have spent 3 pretty solid days working on the submission to Siggraph. They have a venue called the Electronic Theatre that plays films in high definition. The acceptance email had a clause saying that standard definition content that was not considered ... Read more >

Beach time!

Thu, 6 Aug 2009 | By abcarlson | Views [82]

Megumi and I had a wonderful lunch at Ocean Pizza, near Cape Zampa.  The buffet was delicious and we had a beautiful view of the Sea.  I am really loving the fresh fruit salad full of mango, pineapple, papaya, and coconut squares.  (The coconut squares ... Read more >

Arrival in Osaka

Mon, 3 Aug 2009 | By klynne | Views [95]

  The flight to Osaka went well, I was hardly disturbed at all by all the intensive coloring that was going on beside me. Only it was not SB doing the coloring, we did not get seats together, but two teenage Japanese girls who were intently working ... Read more >

Tags: arrival

The new Bertie Bus?

Mon, 3 Aug 2009 | By abcarlson | Views [122]

Brandon and I looked out the window the other day to find this photo-worthy, "only in Japan" bus parked in the lot across the street.  I HAD to get a photo!  All you "Thomas the Tank Engine" fans beware!  Hello Kitty Bus may be ... Read more >

Rain storm...

Sat, 1 Aug 2009 | By abcarlson | Views [154]

I watched a rain storm as it worked its way across the Sea of China while I waited for Brandon to get off work the other day.  It looked really neat!  I've seen storms off in the distance before, but never one that looked quite like this.  Fun! ---Arielle ... Read more >

Big news day

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 | By peter_allen | Views [79]

Before I go into the story about the picture...Siggraph emailed me today, 'Flip' has been selected to screen at Siggraph Asia in December. For those who don't know about these things, that's a very big deal in the animation festival circuit. The funny ... Read more >

Kyoto, Ube and Hiroshima!!!!

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 | By katie_rose | Views [96] | Comments [3]

Hi all, So Iam now settled in Singapore.  My accomodation is decent and my room mate is a Kiwi so we get on :-)  The flat is big, and equiped with everything.  I have registered at the University, and well I was worried about the strict rules but they ... Read more >

Packing our suitcases

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 | By klynne | Views [97]

“Mommy, I am tired of having cereal for breakfast,” said SB as he sat slumped over his bowl and I was trying to pack suitcases before rushing off to work. “Uh, I think in about two weeks you will be wishing for that bowl of cereal,” I answered. We are ... Read more >

Tags: packing, japan, leaving

A Barbarian in the "Land of the gods"

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 | By koudee | Views [65] | Comments [6]

Japan is having an effect on me, frankley its turning me into a woman. Never before in my life have I worried about how my outfits "works" with my skintone, the length of my facial hair, if I smell pretty, or have the urge to wash my, comb, ... Read more >

Día -6 los preparativos

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 | By giovaniannejapon | Views [32]

A solo unos pocos días para salir rumbo a Japón, me dispongo a escribir, o intentar escribir este diario de viaje. Nunca he escrito un diario de viaje, ni mucho menos llevado un Blog, así que si esta es la única entrada al blog, ya sabrán porque. Reserva ... Read more >

Chatan Festival

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 | By abcarlson | Views [93]

We went to the festival on Sunset Beach in our town yesterday.  It was so fun to have Brandon try some of the popular festival foods!  And I was excited to have my yakisoba again - brought back happy memories of festivals and friends in Tokyo and Yokohama.... Read more >

Jen and Clare sadly depart from the Eastern Hemisphere

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 | By hopperq | Views [57]

We're in Tokyo and have 3 minutes to post this before the internet dies on us. It's been fun but we're glad to be coming home. Hopefully the 12 hour flight back to Chicago will fly by (pun intended).

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