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Living A Charmed Life: An Interview with Kyoto English Teacher Frank Lev

Celeste Heiter - cheiter [29,099]

As the sun rises over Japan each morning and casts its rays upon the enchanted city of Kyoto, Frank Lev 's day has already begun. The sunrise finds him deep in meditation before his workday activities...

Destinations: Kyoto | Japan
Topics: People | Working Abroad

The Year of the Snake

Frank Lev - flev [2,460]

I was walking in the woods near my house when I saw an attractive woman walking her dog. Eager to practice my Japanese, I tried to say something like this, "Oh what a pretty dog you have!" I was...

Destinations: Kyoto | Japan
Topics: Culture | People

Mikimoto Island

Frank Lev - flev [2,460]

I have a small confession to make. Sometimes I steal things. While my stealing is petty and doesn't hurt anyone, still it is wrong. And yet sometimes I do it. I think I do it when I feel lonely,...

Destinations: Kyoto | Japan
Topics: Travel | People
Goldfish Go Home

Strangers in Strange Lands at Cinequest 2013

Celeste Heiter - cheiter [29,099]

Now in its 23rd year, the Cinequest Film Festival, held annually in San Jose, Calif., once again presents an eclectic array of independent films from all over the world.

Destinations: India | Japan | Vietnam
Topics: Culture | People | Performing Arts | 20th Century History | For Kids | War & Conflict
Maiko

My life In Tokyo

Stephen Bueckert - stephen17 [30]

Just a couple pics from my hood.

Destinations: Thailand | Japan
Topics: Travel | National Parks | Adventure | Festivals | 20th Century History | Traditions | Art | Culture | Food | People | Working Abroad | Beaches & Resorts | Religion | Nature | Shopping | War & Conflict | Ancient History | Architecture

Japan's Lolita girls

Agence-France Presse AFP - Global [28,579]

Named after the title of Vladimir Nabokov's novel, Japan's Lolita girls make one of the latest trends in Japan's fashion world...

Destinations: Tokyo | Japan
Topics: People
Festival of Ages, Kyoto, Japan 2010

Kyoto's Festival of Ages

Cynthia Staples - cstaples [45]

Jidai Matsuri, also known as the Festival of Ages, in Kyoto, Japan...

Destinations: Japan
Topics: Travel | People | Photography | Festivals | Fashion | Performing Arts | Traditions | For Kids | Ancient History
Bardsongs

Lost and Found at Cinequest 21

Celeste Heiter - cheiter [29,099]

This year, eight films were available on DVD for pre-screening and review: Bardsongs, Snow, Bi Don't Be Afraid, Living in Seduced Circumstances, Madly in Love, Troublemaker, Raavanan, and Night Fishing with Cormorants.

Destinations: India | Sri Lanka | Japan | Vietnam
Topics: Culture | People | Festivals | Performing Arts

Gangsters Not Welcome

Agence-France Presse AFP - Global [28,579]

Japan gets tough on yakuza gangsters...

Destinations: Tokyo | Japan
Topics: People
Cherry Blossoms

Film Review: Cherry Blossoms

Celeste Heiter - cheiter [29,099]

Family issues and secrets are revealed when a terminally ill man and his wife travel to Berlin to visit their children, and an unexpected tragedy shifts the venue to Japan.

Destinations: Japan
Topics: Culture | People | Performing Arts
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