Reflections of Japan

I spent about one year (Aug 96-Aug 97) of my life studying at Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan. I had visited Japan before, but there were still a number of things that were new to me. My intention here, was simply to record my thoughts and share them with anyone who would like to read them. I have completed a short list of other journals on the www. I would highly encourage anyone to read these and/or tn start a journal of your own. Feel free to email me about questions or suggestions.

• August 23: First Impressions
  
  
• August 28: Kyoto
  
  
• September 2: Waseda University
  
  
• September 17: Common Economics
  
  
• September 25: Mt. Fuji by bicycle
  
  
• October 1: Badminton Club
  
  
• October 6: Specialzed Cactus Cup mtn bike race
  
  
• October 12: Japanese Politics and the Election
  
  
• October 20: Roppongi
  
  
• October 26: Making Friends in Japan
  
  
• November 5: Kisouji/
  
  木曽路の感想 (in JAPANESE/日本語)
  
  
• November 13: Autumn
  
  
• November 25: A Funeral
  
  
• November 30: My Birthday
  
  
• December 10: Japanese Television
  
  
• December 21: Winter
  
  
• December 31: Travels with the Parents
  
  
• January 11: New Years and New Classes
  
  
• January 20: Japanese Language/
  
  日本語について(in JAPANESE/日本語)
  
  
• January 27: Comparative Studies
  
  
• February 10: Skiing in Niigata
  
  
• February 17: Playtime
  
  

• February 21: Half Way Point
  
  
• March 11: Korean Report
  
  
• March 17: Rai Lay Beach
  
  
• March 23: Surprise
  
  
• April 8: Nepal Report
  
  
• April 12: Reality Check
  
  
• April 24: HyperConsumerism
  
  
• May 6: Golden Week
  
  
• May 10: One Wedding, No Funerals
  
  
• May 14: Honne and Tatemae
  
  
• May 18: Sanja Festival
  
  
• June 2: Studying Abroad through Proverbs/ 諺を通して見る留学(in JAPANESE/日本語)
  
  
• June 6: Signs, Signs, Everywhere Signs
  
  
• June 18: A Final Paper on the "Japanese Script"
  
  
• June 20: Japanese Food
  
  
• July 4: Independence Day
  
  
• July 12: Murder in Kobe
  
  
• July 21: Zero Mt. Fuji
  
  
• July 30: Hokkaido by Bicycle
  
  
• August 9: Fireworks
  
  
• August 15: Sayonara
  
  
• August 20: Hawaii
  
  
• August 23: Liza's Wedding
  
  
• September 2: Back to the U of I