Dear Readers,
Natsukashii. It’s the theme of this summer’s issue, and a feeling that has been in the air during the past few weeks. July sees the Nagano community say goodbye to dear friends as they move forward with the next part of their lives. As wonderful as summer in Japan is, for those of you leaving and those of us staying, this time of year can’t help but bring a sense of natsukashii for the days gone by. This goal of this issue is to celebrate Summer — all of it. The good and the bad, the hellos and goodbyes. The high and the lows that make this season memorable.
We’re so very proud to present the Summer 2011 issue of Yomoyama. Enjoy the magazine below, in browser, or download the pdf directly by clicking here.
Yomoyama Summer 2011 Contents:
A New JET Year:
I Should Have Told Them: Anonymous Confessions
An Honest Orientation
How to Avoid the Second Year Slump: by Molly Conner
Senioritis: Advice for Continuing JETs
Saying Goodbye
Leaving Japan
Reflections of a Toppled Dictator: by Tom Read
Yama History
History of the Mountain: by Tonya Kneff
Travel
Tokyo Island Getaway: by Emma Pierce
Cleaning up the Aftermath: by Shannon Lough
Work
Do Nothing Days
Summer Fashion
DIY T-Shirt Madness: by Ashley Alexander
Creative Writing
Nagano Binzuru: by Sam Buchanan
Yamamoto Girl: by Anthony Ciero
The Thunderhead: by Justin K. Ellis
[On Poems, 22] by Molly Conner
Gourmet
A Taste of Home