Pictures and comments about my trip to Japan in April 2008
In the early 1990s, we spent three years teaching in Kitakyushu, which is on the island of Kyushu, the southernmost and third largest of the four main islands of Japan. We made many friends during our time there, we enjoyed the rural life in Wakamatsu-ku, and our firstborn was born in Yahatahigashi-ku. One of my…
While visiting some friends in Wakamatsu-ku a while back, one of my former students had arranged to visit this very traditional home in Tobata-ku, Kitakyushu-shi. My friends in Japan have always know how much I like Japanese antiques and textiles, so this private visit was especially arranged for me. I got a tour of this…
When I was in Japan this past month, again I was given a lot of cultural gifts, such as kimono, kasuri fabric, hankies with sakura blossoms, etc. As much as I appreciate these presents, it became time for me to start rearranging a few things around our home. While reorganizing my collectibles, I found this…
Back in 2008, we tried to get to the top of Mt. Aso, an active volcano on the southern island of Kyushu (Japan). Due to heavy sulfur fumes, the top of the mountain was not accessible to the public. Just this month, we were fortunate to visit Mt. Aso on a sunny morning. On our…
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