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Thursday, July 20, 2006
Konichiwa!
Welcome to my blog! Unlike teen blogs that recount things that no one really should be seeing and say things about teachers that would make student grades suffer if viewed, this site is dedicated to my recent journey to Japan as a Toyota International Teacher. To keep this site from being too overwhelming, I chose some of the highlight photos of my trip since my entire collection of shots numbers over 1,000. Just as the books in Japan open back to front, this website should be viewed bottom to top. So scroll down and enjoy!
Debra Cole
Nagasaki Peace Museum
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Host Family Visit
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99 Islands Cruise
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Noh Drama
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Tea Ceremony
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Waraku Martial Arts
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Calligraphy
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Kiyomizu-dera Waterfall
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Nagoya Castle by Night
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Toyota
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Tokyo's Dog
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Japan 2006: A Journey of a Lifetime
This site is to celebrate my Summer 2006 journey to Japan as a Toyota International Teacher. I was honored to be chosen as one of the 40 high school educators across the United States to explore the colorful nation of Japan. Whether in Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto, Nagasaki, or the small wonderful towns of Kyushu, it was the warmth and generosity of the people of Japan that made this adventure one that I will never forget.