Monthly Archives: January 2012

January 31, 2012
9:37 am
by: Sayaka

Mental notes while in Okinawa

I spent the last 7 days in northern Okinawa. My friend & driver, Rumi, and I lucked out with a few days of brilliant weather. Here’s a few notes from this trip before I forget: Looking at the gorgeous beach … Continue reading →

Posted in Japan, Research

January 22, 2012
8:25 am
by: Sayaka

A Happy Chinese New Year

It is difficult to pass the Chinese New Year without celebrating it in Seoul — or in Taiwan or China, I presume, which makes me realize that Japan had gone a little too far to abandon this custom in the … Continue reading →

Posted in My Grad School Life, Research, Travel