Do you know the story of the girl who made 1000 cranes to make a wish that might save her life? Sadako was only two years old when the atomic bomb dropped in Hiroshima, and just ten years later she was diagnosed with Leukemia. Throughout her life she had heard stories related to the paper crane; … Continue reading
1. Pre-folds. In order to successfully create a majestic crane, pre-folds are necessary. These creases allow for later permanent folds to be completed successfully. Fold paper in half both ways and then diagonally both ways. Continue reading
Just relax. A message given to us by our Sansei every time we enter the Dojo. Take a deep breath, don’t think too much, and just relax. One of the most important acts I learned after a meer five lessons of aikido was that in order to win, you need not fight. This martial art is … Continue reading
What have I been doing in school? Sochi Winter Olympics? Perfect time to study energy and force in Science class. We covered forces and energy involved in skeleton, figure skating, ice hockey, skiing, almost every sport. I looked into alpine skiing particularly, because having skied for the first time only a few weeks ago I was interested … Continue reading
Did this interest you? Are you still curious about Christianity in Japan and how it relates to the Tokugawa Shogunate? Or maybe you wish to know about Zen Buddhism and how it came to America? If any of the above questions fit you, please click here to receive more knowledge on the subject! If you want to … Continue reading
I tried skiing for the first time, almost exactly one year after I tried snowboarding for the first and last time. My snowboarding can be explained in two words: painful and freezing. Skiing, however, fits neither description. It was a beautiful day out, nice enough to dress light, but still wintery. I strapped on skis, … Continue reading
It is more about how you are living your life, than the result at the end. This was the underlying theme of a day spent immersing ourselves into the culture of Japan. This past Tuesday, Grades 9 and 10 drove through the mountains and past rivers to come to a temple where we witnessed a traditional tea … Continue reading
General overview of my first two weeks in Hiroshima… Here’s a little something I wrote on the 1.5 hour plane ride from Tokyo to Hiroshima, Imagine catching your breath and holding it. Hold it and imagine the energy of the oxygen building up in your chest the way pop does when you drop a mentos … Continue reading
I have been in Japan for just about a week now. To be honest, it feels as though I have been here for a month! However, I am quite grateful to feel that way because the feeling of just arriving can be excruciating at times. Not in a negative way, just in the way that … Continue reading
Unpacking on the first day of Hiroshima! The rooms are fantastic; it is like living in an apartment. Reminds me a lot of our living arrangements in Argentina. Continue reading
