Got some more images sent to me today by other members of the Sakura Group, a group photo of all of us in kimono:


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Went to the 4th grade swim party today, it was really nice to see some of my favorite elementary kids again and to hang out with some of the parents and one of my teacher friends. Much fun was had by all, and the party gave me a chance to make a few more goodbyes. Only a week before I leave...I had trouble sleeping last night, I wonder if I'm ( Read more... )

So I was wandering around getting ready to go shopping (it's sunny today, yay!) and I realized that a lot of people have asked me precisely *why* I'm doing this whole Japan thing. I suppose this is a valid question; I imagine most people in this country feel very secure and happy inside its borders and have no desire to leave it. But I know there ( Read more... )