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  • Miyazaki's Tropical Magic Resembles Hawaii Miyazaki's Tropical Magic Resembles Hawaii Most people that visit Kyushu from overseas visit Nagasaki on the far west side of the island for historical reasons, perhaps Fukuoka as a pass-thru, and Kummamoto to see the castle.  The last time we were there was in the late 1980's,… Open flash cards →
  • Ramen Museum in Shin Yokohama, Where You Can Learn and Eat Too! Ramen Museum in Shin Yokohama, Where You Can Learn and Eat Too! Those that know me are keenly aware that I love a nice bowl of ramen. Well, I found a ramen nirvana of sorts in Shin Yokohama, where you can learn about ramen history, and taste it too! Open flash cards →
  • Engaging Yokohama, The City of Harbor Lights Engaging Yokohama, The City of Harbor Lights Yokohama's history, compared to other cities in Japan, is rather recent. It was one of the ports opened in 1877, and since has expanded to become Japan's second largest city. In this lesson we'll explore some of the history of Yokohama, and… Open flash cards →
  • A Lunch Trek Into The Mountains West of Tokyo A Lunch Trek Into The Mountains West of Tokyo Did you ever want to just get away from it all? And have a nice lunch in the bargain? Well, I may have the place for you. Open flash cards →
  • Kamakura, The Kyoto of Eastern Japan Kamakura, The Kyoto of Eastern Japan Kamakura is often referred to as the Kyoto of Eastern Japan, and for good reason. Its historic temples are stunning examples of architecture introduced from Song Dynasty China with Zen Buddhism's influence. Kamakura was once the administrat… Open flash cards →
  • The Grundy House: A lovely example of the Queen Anne Architectural Style The Grundy House: A lovely example of the Queen Anne Architectural Style The Bristol, Pennsylvania historic district has a variety of archetectural styles and historic buildings, many of which are in private hands and are therefore not open for public viewing. But thanks to the Grundy family, a beautifully prese… Open flash cards →
  • A Night at the Opera, in Sapporo A Night at the Opera, in Sapporo My wife's cousin Jun composed the music for an opera, and we were invited to attend - in Sapporo! A blend of Japanese history and original music greeted us with this new opera. And while we were in Sapporo, we took a quick tour of the city. Open flash cards →
  • Old Town Kawagoe Is A Great Day Trip Destination Old Town Kawagoe Is A Great Day Trip Destination Kawagoe is an historic Japanese city in Saitama Prefecture, nicknamed "Little Edo" for its well-preserved Edo-period buildings, featuring Kurazukuri warehouses, old merchant streets, and ancient temples. It's an easy day trip from Tokyo tha… Open flash cards →

This Series's Lessons

  • Dodgers Win 2020 World Series Dodgers Win 2020 World Series Hey, I am not a Dodgers fan but I thought it was time to introduce our students to some key baseball terms in English!  Read lesson →
  • The 2020 Olympics - Japan vs. USA Baseball The 2020 Olympics - Japan vs. USA Baseball Well, I did not see that coming. What a clutch victory by the Japanese team! If you like a pitching duel, this was the game for you. Read lesson →
  • Shohei Ohtani Ties Babe Ruth's Record Shohei Ohtani Ties Babe Ruth's Record Shohei Ohtani had a great night in Oakland on Tuesday, tying a record by Babe Ruth. Not only that, but he hit a home run! Read lesson →
  • The 2020 Olympics - Japan vs. USA Softball The 2020 Olympics - Japan vs. USA Softball The Japanese men's team won, so why not the women's team too?  Well, they did it!  To me this was an even bigger upset! Read lesson →
  • Super Bowl LVII - Eagles vs. Chiefs #1 Super Bowl LVII - Eagles vs. Chiefs #1 The Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles played in the 2023 Super Bowl on February 12th in Glendale Arizona. Read lesson →
  • Major League Baseball, the World Series, and my beloved Phillies
  • March Madness and the Temple Basketball Program March Madness and the Temple Basketball Program As a Temple alum, I have to wonder what is going on with my former university.  In 2020 the Dean of the Fox School of Business was indicted on charges of submitting false data to U.S. News & World Report, a publication that ranks a… Read lesson →
  • Council Rock Newtown Little League in the Little League World Series Council Rock Newtown Little League in the Little League World Series It is rare that a little league team from where I grew up makes it all the way to the Little League World Series.  It brought back a bunch of memories for me, especially about the last game in which I played. Read lesson →
  • Eagles Win Super Bowl LIX For Its Beleaguered Fans - Eagles vs. Chiefs #2 Eagles Win Super Bowl LIX For Its Beleaguered Fans - Eagles vs. Chiefs #2 Being a sports fan from Philadelphia can be a blessing, or a curse. Success breeds contempt, as can be seen from online trolls trashing the Eagles and their fans.  Read lesson →

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