Sean here- File under: Been there. Done that. Don't wanna do it again.
2023-10-21 07:46 JST 2023 Sean here- File under: Been there. Done that. Don't wanna do it again. ↗ View original post on Facebook For a link to the original post on Facebook, open this page on a computer. Reactions: 7 · Comments: 2 · Shares: 1 ← 2023-10-20 14:23 JST 2023-10-21 13:30 JST → Around this time … 2023-10-22 13:35 JSTWilliam Lafcadio Hearn (also known by his Japanese name, Koizumi Yakumo (小泉 八雲 - the surname taken from his Japanese wife https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lafcadio_Hearn), was a peripatetic Anglo-Greek writer, translator, and teacher who introduced the culture and literature of Japan to the West. Hearn longed for the "true Japan," which he found in Matsue - apparently, all else failed in comparison, particularly Kumamoto (where he spent three years, 1891-94), which he abhorred, finding it cultureless and blindly adoptive of anything Western. His Kumamoto house is directly behind Tsuruya; tours are free.Hearn was particularly well-known for his ghost stories. One of the scariest stories I've ever read is "A Passional Karma," which can be read for free here: https://tinyurl.com/4wey3pmb. It's a relatively short, hair-raising tale suitable for English students looking to read their first English literature. Happy Halloween! 2023-10-22 08:00 JSTThis extensive (about 1500-word) article is chock-full of interesting tidbits about the Aso area.In volcanic Aso, the land gives much more than it takes 2023-10-21 13:30 JSTWilliam Our friend Jeff Cairns, a legend at the shakuhachi, will team up with Hidehiko Kashihara on guitar for what will certainly be a magical, mesmorizing evening. Jeff lives at the foot of Mt Kimpo, and his music incorporates the wonder of ancient Higo. Information at the link: 2023-10-21 17:43 JSTPost 2023-10-21 17:59 JSTPost 2023-10-21 07:46 JSTSean here- (this post) 2023-10-20 14:23 JSTOMO5 Kumamoto by Hoshino Resorts (Tatsuro Sasaki Architects) won Best of Globe at the 2023 Shaw Contract Design Awards! -- Kirkhttps://www.shawcontract.com/en-ap/Design/OMO-Kumamoto-by-Hoshino-Resort 2023-10-20 11:44 JSTFiona here with news for fans of escape rooms and immersive games. Scrap, one of the pioneers in the escape room industry, is running a night-time amusement park escape game at Greenland in Arao. The event will be held in November and tickets are on sale now. Having played a couple of their games in the past, I would recommend teaming up with people who can read Japanese well! 2023-10-19 22:01 JSTKirk here with a post from Leanne in Amakusa:--- start quote ---This is Leanne, Canadian living in Amakusa with an opportunity for two lucky people.I'm involved in a project focused on creating a pilgrimage route in Amakusa. We are organizing a two day pilot trip around Amakusa. It is free of charge. We need 2 more English speaking participants for November 26th and 27th. Email me at [email protected] for more information.--- end quote --- 2023-10-19 10:44 JSTSean here -File under: Really? Yeah really.Don't let this be you. 2023-10-19 08:10 JSTKirk here with an inquiry from longtime Kumamoto International participant Jackie: --- start quote ---Hi, I have a question for the Kumamoto International community. I have been charged with the task of developing a literature “repertoire” for the Lutheran International Primary School that will open at the Luther campus in April. I have a good background in American children’s literature, but am not well-versed in what books could represent other countries. The books must be in English, and it is helpful if they are available on amazon-japan. Wondering if any folks out there have recommendations from your home country of books (ages 5-12) that you think every kid should read. Feel free to send me a direct message or post here. If you have an author’s name to go with the title, that’s even better. Many thanks, gracias, merci, abrigado, danke, asante, and so forth!This ”repertoire” will eventually become the library at the school, so recommendations for good books that stand the test of time are appreciated.--- end quote ---Please post thoughts or recommendations in a comment. :)
