Destination: Japan

Tokyo Time

Sun, 18 Jun 2017 | By sorkoo | Views [1268]

Our adventure feels like it has now begun. We have left the comfort and relaxation of Hawaii and the US and have arrived in Tokyo, Japan! This city is huge. We decided to stay in Shibuya which is like the Times Square of NYC. Lots of people and lots ... Read more >

Tags: city, food, temples

When the kabuki actor lifts his mask

Tue, 13 May 2014 | By | Views [1247] | Scholarship Entry

Imagine a theatre play that can cost you a life! A split second of natural entertainment that makes skyscrapers and bridges swing and bend in the big cities. When the metro cars are put on hold and millions of people emerge on the deserted streets as ... Read more >

Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip

My Travel Writing Scholarship 2011 entry - Journey in an Unknown Culture

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 | By picslyrics | Views [870] | Scholarship Entry

“Konnichiwa”. I greet the staff at the eatery that is hidden in a small alley, behind white paper lanterns and blue cloths mentioning signs I don’t understand. The soft wind spreads the smoke from the kitchen through the air. Great advertisement that ... Read more >

Tags: #2011writing, travel writing scholarship 2011

Our Google Search Story

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 | By abcarlson | Views [785] | Video

Google fairly recently let you generate your own Google search story, so I thought I would create my own and share it with you all. Below is a link to the original Google Super Bowl ad: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnsSUqgkDwU

Osaka Castle Park

Sat, 27 Feb 2016 | By kakimono | Views [760]

Last Monday, Yamaguchi-sensei had asked what we’d done over the weekend, and had been disappointed when none of us responded “I went to Osaka Castle!” Apparently the plum blossoms are supposed to be particularly beautiful this time ... Read more >

Tags: beautiful, castle, coffee, park, sakura, trees, water

I got to go on a boat!

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 | By roxyfish | Views [693]

This weekend had me finishing setting up house - yes, I would now call it my home!  Going out for dinner with two Japanese mates and venturing to Kada with fellow native English speaking teachers.  Dinner was delicious.  Although I still can't eat ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

The first 2 weeks

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 | By roxyfish | Views [423]

ONe word - hectic!  the Kansai region from what I`ve seen of it is lovely - sorry pictures will come next time.  Have moved into my little apartment and feel like my whole life I`ve been working towards going to Japan - very weird.  Food has been interesting.... Read more >

Tags: Work

Flip

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 | By peter_allen | Views [345]

I just got the email confirming that my short animation 'Flip' has been invited to screen at the Melbourne International Animation Festival. It will also be part of the travelling Australian Animation Festival that tours the country from May. That's ... Read more >

Gallery: Japan Last/China Beginning

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 | By davethesamurai | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Graduation 2009

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 | By peter_allen | Photo Gallery

Photos: Japan

Sat, 21 May 2011 | By elishacurcio | Photo Gallery

Photos: My Photo scholarship 2011 entry

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 | By magudo | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

Tags: japan, matsuri, mount fuji, yukatas

Photos: A Glimpse of Hiroshima

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 | By thewisenedtraveller | Photo Gallery

Photos: Aquarium

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 | By abcarlson | Photo Gallery

Hiroshima - City of Peace

Thu, 20 Nov 2014 | By kathrynskreations | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

Tags: 2014 Travel Photography Scholarship