Category Archives: 1 Out. Oct. Nov. 2009

The Asian Gaelic Games

Posted on February 17, 2010 by YomoYama Magazine

By John Scanlon There is an annual event held every year in Asia. It is called the Asian Gaelic Games and it is truly a sight to behold.  Now, you are probably wondering–Asian Games, Gaelic, Irish, Asian people?  Well, all … Continue reading →

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Recipes: Filipino Adobo

Posted on February 17, 2010 by YomoYama Magazine

by Karen Matalabos Adobo is a very common Filipino dish that is quick and easy to make. It is important to point out that every Filipino family’s Adobo recipe is different, which often leads to arguments between Filipinos about whose … Continue reading →

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Off the coast of Nagasaki…Fukuejima

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Charlotte Ford

by Charlotte Ford Out and about in Kyushu? Why not hop on a ferry to the beautiful island of fukuejima? (福江島) Located some 80km west of Nagasaki, Fukuejima is a member of the Goto archipelago. A four hour ferry journey … Continue reading →

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Part of the weekend never dies…

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Sun

by Soleil Kellar 1. FLASHDANCE We all do it sometimes, some more than others but everyone nonetheless. Dancing in the street. Dancing in the office.  It’s spontaneous, ridiculous and often in synch with a legion of undead folks who also … Continue reading →

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Interview with Local Shiojiri Pottery Sensei

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Charity Elford

by Charity Elford Nestled amongst the mountains and the quiet, rustic surrounds of Asahi Village lies a 120 year old Samurai house. Its huge ominous stance looms ahead of me, much like the first encounter up close with a Sumo, … Continue reading →

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There’s Just Something About Those Mountains:

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Jon Reimer

There’s Just Something About Those Mountains: A Reflection from the Gay, Jewish Cheerleader by Jon Reimer It occurs to me in writing this that, although it has been only a year since I left the JET Programme to pursue other … Continue reading →

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7 Daily Sustainability Tips

Posted on February 15, 2010 by YomoYama Magazine

7 Daily Sustainability Tips from BEE Japan By Salem Willard of BEE Japan (Bicycle for Everyone’s Earth) 1. Unplug appliances when you aren’t using them -Even when lamps, computers, TVs, microwaves, etc are switched off, the plug in the socket … Continue reading →

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Summer surf on the Nihon Kai: Niigata

Posted on February 15, 2010 by David Caulkins

by David Caulkins “When Nagano gives you lemons, go surfing in Niigata” We’ve got mountains, we’ve got snowboarding and skiing , we’ve got monkeys , and we’ve got an awesome new group of JETs!!! But there is one thing Nagano … Continue reading →

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Eating Outside in Nagano City: The Asian Night Market

Posted on February 9, 2010 by YomoYama Magazine

Asian Night Market –Zenkoji Dori by Patricia, Ben, Soleil, Katie, Krissy, Carin and Whitney Perched above bustling downtown Nagano, the Asian Night Market spills out onto the Zenkoji Dori sky line. With a varied choice of décor laden seating, you … Continue reading →

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