Barefoot Gen In school we have been studying WWII and the affect of nuclear weapons in general, and specifically in Hiroshima. However, TGS took a new approach and ditched the history text books. The way we learned was through the graphic novel Barefoot Gen. We analyzed the page set up and literary devices while learning about … Continue reading
Yesterday TGS and HIS had the opportunity to meet Robert Jacobs, a Harvard graduate working here in Hiroshima. He is a specialist in research about nuclear weapons and their social and cultural affect. Here is his website. Following are my notes on from the talk… Continue reading
Imagine the worst scenario possible. What would you do if I told you there is a worse event than that? Continue reading
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
The shinkansen, a bus, a ferry, and bikes are how we got to Naoshima, the island of art. It was cloudy and lightly raining the entire weekend, but considering how many hills we trudged up, the cool weather was nice. The minuscule island is easily accesible by bike, and even though the map makes the land look … 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
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 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
With our term in Hyderabad, India coming to a close, my Global Studies teacher, Nick Martino, encouraged us to learn more and experience the practice of yoga. Following are my notes from class, my personal reflections, and even some poses we practiced as a class. Continue reading
Curious about the beginnings Halloween? This short, interesting video explains all! For more vicious videos about Halloween, Witches, or other ghostly activities, follow this link! If you want some tips about how to make your Halloween Party the best it can be or ideas on what to give out as treats check out Syd’s Tip … Continue reading
