Experiencing Japan
Sunday, November 4th, 2012I was impressed by the flower arrangement teacher at the International Affairs of Tsukuba U. , elegant lady with very strong hands. Prof. Sugimoto drove me and Patrick around the town, to his neighborhood and treated us for lunch in a traditional family owned restaurant. I have all the respect towards this scholar, who is […]
Earthquake
Saturday, November 3rd, 2012Try to warn friends and family when I read about earthquake in Norhtern BC. They laughed at me worrying so much and maybe because I am in Japan. During my tour of the Tsukuba U. Central Library, and when I was taking this photo, I felt and heard the earthquake clearly, and so did others, […]
Lecture Time
Thursday, November 1st, 2012I am flattered by Shoko who needs special permission to skip her class for my talk to the faculty. The audience showed strong interest. It turned out to be very interactive. Thanks to Dr. Sugimoto and Dr. Lo’s introduction and tune setting. Dr. Hideo Joho’s comments impressed me and presented the difference in funding principles […]
More Requests from Japan
Tuesday, September 4th, 2012Just received the thank-you letter from Japan and glad to know Shoko is back home safely. She gave an impressive presentation last Friday. When I dropped her off at YVR, I had a Canadian style hug. Glad to learn about the library operation in Japan and the program at Tsukuba. I think that their program […]
