tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23056027667743955602023-11-16T02:14:57.598+09:00Nerd in JapanMichael Lynchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06059089108554969419noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2305602766774395560.post-47542148979238912802011-07-13T18:13:00.000+09:002013-10-29T09:37:06.989+09:00Culture Shock, and...Things here are insanely busy. Finals have arrived, and I as frustrating as they are, I welcome the reprieve they will soon deliver me to. I realize I never gave a part two, to my previous month (which was two months back). I'll try to catch up on that. Also, I know I have a few messages I need to return, and I have not forgotten, I've just been distracted.
Below is one of the papers I have just Michael Lynchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06059089108554969419noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2305602766774395560.post-85019965373687193522011-06-23T07:30:00.000+09:002013-10-29T09:37:07.001+09:00Tokyo, the Megacity That WorksSee, it's so not so bad living here. I hope everyone is having a good day.
Tokyo, the Megacity That Works
by Frank ZellerWed Jun 22, 3:48 am ET
TOKYO (AFP) – On a satellite image of the Earth at night, there is no brighter spot. Greater Tokyo, home to an astonishing 35 million people, is by far the biggest urban area on the planet.The most amazing thing about it, say its many fans, is that it Michael Lynchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06059089108554969419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2305602766774395560.post-24135972222163995762011-06-18T23:01:00.002+09:002013-10-29T09:37:06.975+09:00Understanding Cultural Identities As the semester begins its last half here in Japan, papers are being written. I've mentioned before the classes I'm taking in a previous post, but this is a paper, intended to be a short response of 300 words, that was to ask the question below. The question's response quickly ballooned into a much longer answer, but I feel I answered it better with 850+ words than IMichael Lynchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06059089108554969419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2305602766774395560.post-84702993025199456182011-06-16T18:28:00.001+09:002013-10-29T09:37:06.999+09:00Building a solar energy economic zone along Japan’s east coast I stumbled upon an article on the possible future of energy in Japan. Let me know what you think. A direct link to the article can be found here.
In the wake of Japan’s 11 March disaster, a solar energy economic zone should be constructed along the east coast of the Tohoku region.
June 15th, 2011 — Author: Haruo Shimada, Chiba Michael Lynchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06059089108554969419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2305602766774395560.post-3078893261195732142011-06-15T22:47:00.001+09:002013-10-29T09:37:06.979+09:00The Last Month, Part 1 of ??? I could start by saying, “it’s been awhile…” But, I don’t really want to dwell on the absence. Things are, if not ideal, certainly busy for my life in Japan. I almost forget everything that has happened. Furthermore, this blog (as I knew it would be) is a lot of work to do, in addition to the classes. Speaking of classes…ouch. It is amazing just how difficult it is Michael Lynchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06059089108554969419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2305602766774395560.post-17078200502712893682011-05-06T07:40:00.001+09:002013-10-29T09:37:06.972+09:00In The Meantime... Instead of studying, as I undoubted should be doing, I am stalling to write this update. In all reality, I haven't done all that much during this past period known as 'Golden Week.' I spent a large majority of the time off, relaxing in my room. While here, I have studied, played games, written, made 'art,' and watched videos from various sources. I must say, I have enjoyedMichael Lynchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06059089108554969419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2305602766774395560.post-7438161991156847752011-05-03T12:01:00.003+09:002013-10-29T09:37:06.995+09:00A New Artistic Experience, Martial
I promised to write soon, sorry it wasn't sooner. Again, sorry all for slacking on writing blog updates. The above photo is from along my walk to the university. I have begun walking through a neighborhood, opposed to the busy streets I was previously walking along. I really love how new and old are emphasized in the architecture of Japanese homes.
&Michael Lynchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06059089108554969419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2305602766774395560.post-65533465450544480192011-04-30T11:16:00.000+09:002013-10-29T09:37:06.993+09:00It Has Been 12 Days... Sorry about that, everyone. The lack of writing is a result of my laziness, I guess. Though, I have been quite busy and occupied. I will need to expand upon that this weekend, in greater detail. For now, however, I am getting ready for Aiki Budo. It is not quite Aikido, but it is a wonderful way to expand my Aiki knowledge, along with a wonderful way to meet great Michael Lynchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06059089108554969419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2305602766774395560.post-41157556090452853132011-04-18T10:30:00.002+09:002013-10-29T09:37:06.984+09:00Views on JapanI stumbled upon this article earlier today. Perhaps it provides some insight to the future possibilities of Japan. Though, keep in mind, it is only an opinion piece... Much like my own writing. Click the title of the article below to go to the original source. Hope you enjoy.
The sun will rise again in Japan
The 1995 Kobe earthquake created destruction, along with consumer demand, and this Michael Lynchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06059089108554969419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2305602766774395560.post-9705680333460768492011-04-18T07:32:00.002+09:002013-10-29T09:37:07.006+09:00No Clever Title It has been nearly a week since my last post. A lot has happened (including me being lazy).I'm fairly certain that I have my chosen classes figured out. I'm not happy that some of courses I wanted to take will conflict with others I have to take, but there is always a way to learn what I want. In addition to school news, I have been allowed wonderful opportunities inMichael Lynchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06059089108554969419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2305602766774395560.post-46660084946560083432011-04-12T06:50:00.001+09:002013-10-29T09:37:06.987+09:00Classes Have Begun It has been a few days, but the time has come to update, accordingly. Classes have started here for me. And, although not too difficult (yet, I imagine) the structure and experiences are ever so complicated. As of now I have only taken my Japanese language courses. A majority of the other courses meet only once a week, and in some cases less frequently than that. Michael Lynchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06059089108554969419noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2305602766774395560.post-88402531589439122762011-04-08T08:18:00.004+09:002013-10-29T09:37:07.003+09:00The Kids Are All Right In Tokyo I want everyone to know that I, along with almost everyone else in Japan (certainly in Tokyo), am perfectly safe after the most recent earthquake. In all honesty, I barely noticed it at first. Below is an excerpt from the Japan Times explaining the situation, and the return to normality. Feel free to ask any questions though! I have other updates about my time here Michael Lynchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06059089108554969419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2305602766774395560.post-62552300626080559132011-04-07T02:00:00.002+09:002013-10-29T09:37:06.991+09:00Views
Another view from my room looking northeast. It was a very nice, and clear day. I understand that Wisconsin has experienced some rainy weather. I'm sure it'll be here as well, soon enough...Michael Lynchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06059089108554969419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2305602766774395560.post-81224100407336817232011-04-06T21:41:00.003+09:002013-10-29T09:37:06.997+09:00A Less Than Sunny, Sunday Things here have been wonderfully busy, with a dash of lazy. It has been a few days since the last update, and with that time, I have learned more about my neighborhood (by getting lost in it) and learned more about my current university. Adventures have been had, indeed. As mentioned, I discovered the location of TGU with relative ease on Saturday. On Sunday, I returned to Michael Lynchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06059089108554969419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2305602766774395560.post-3809451819493239792011-04-02T22:21:00.004+09:002013-10-29T09:37:06.980+09:00New friends... Maps... and Walking So, I walked today. A lot. It was nice out though, all things considered. Plus, I learned the location of the university (on my own). Right! I have yet to explain where I am at this time. I had some time away from the internet. Actually, the how I am connected now might change in the next few days, but until then, I will be using the web.  Michael Lynchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06059089108554969419noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2305602766774395560.post-11412095083871215512011-04-01T08:41:00.001+09:002013-10-29T09:37:06.970+09:00Early Photos
Above, is a view from the hotel room, showing off the Narita airport, and a little forest. I'm on the 7th floor, for all that matters. In all honesty, I could get used to this kind of hotel-world-living. So far, things are working out well.
And, here is a photo of Ashley and I before I boarded the plane headed to Japan. It was nice that both Ashley and Dave (not pictured) drove me down to Michael Lynchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06059089108554969419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2305602766774395560.post-89649708254505245082011-04-01T06:13:00.001+09:002013-10-29T09:37:07.004+09:00Another update.... I'm not sure if I will post this often in the future, but while I have the energy, I might as well do so now. In search of a convenience store last night, I walked a few kilometers around the hotel. Nothing. Granted, it was dark, but it didn't feel like they expected people to wander around the hotel areas. On the first floor of the hotel, there is a small gift shop. At this Michael Lynchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06059089108554969419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2305602766774395560.post-40867466851914634412011-03-31T18:46:00.002+09:002013-10-29T09:37:06.982+09:00I've Arrived Just to let all of you know. I have arrived safely. The flight, although long, wasn't that bad. I'm very tired from it nonetheless. I navigated the airport, both Terminal 1 and 2, and connected with another student from Carthage. From there, we managed to find the proper shuttle bus to our hotel, and the elusive internet connection. From here, I need a shower, a nap, and a Michael Lynchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06059089108554969419noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2305602766774395560.post-25848308987450006892011-03-30T07:49:00.001+09:002013-10-29T09:37:06.977+09:00Fukushima isn't like Chernobyl, and Why. "Despite media hype about the radiation dangers, the Fukushima nuclear crisis won't end like Chernobyl," Alexander Sich tells The Diplomat.
Is the kind of massive radiation release that occurred with Chernobyl possible at the Fukushima plant?
"No, it can’t have that kind of massive release. It simply can’t do that. The question is to Michael Lynchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06059089108554969419noreply@blogger.com0