Posts Tagged: tsunami

Imperial Palace, East Gardens, Imperial Gardens, Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo Photo Walk (Imperial Gardens): Photo Contest…

On Friday, we took advantage of the national holiday to hold another Tokyo Photo Walk. This time, fourteen Tokyoites joined us for a stroll through the Autumn colors of the Imperial Gardens! While the weather may not have been the

Imperial Palace, East Gardens, Imperial Gardens, Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo Photo Walk (Imperial Gardens): Photo Contest…

On Friday, we took advantage of the national holiday to hold another Tokyo Photo Walk. This time, fourteen Tokyoites joined us for a stroll through the Autumn colors of the Imperial Gardens! While the weather may not have been the

Tokyo Photo Walk Harajuku, photographer, Hai Huynh

Tokyo Photo Walk (Harajuku): Photo Contest…

On Monday, seven Tokyoites joined us for our first official Photo Walk in trendy Harajuku. Despite the threat of rain, we were blessed with clear skies during our wanderings that took us through the always colorful Yoyogi Park, into the

Tokyo Photo Walk Harajuku, photographer, Hai Huynh

Tokyo Photo Walk (Harajuku): Photo Contest…

On Monday, seven Tokyoites joined us for our first official Photo Walk in trendy Harajuku. Despite the threat of rain, we were blessed with clear skies during our wanderings that took us through the always colorful Yoyogi Park, into the

Fuji sunrise.

Are you interested in climbing Mt. Fuji with us?…

Are you interested in climbing Mt. Fuji and in doing so helping out those affected by the devastating earthquake/tsunami of March 11th? If so, this could be the event for you! We are planning a group climb of Fuji-san over

Fuji sunrise.

Are you interested in climbing Mt. Fuji with us?…

Are you interested in climbing Mt. Fuji and in doing so helping out those affected by the devastating earthquake/tsunami of March 11th? If so, this could be the event for you! We are planning a group climb of Fuji-san over

The Teas That Bind by J.C. Greenway

Book Review: The Teas That Bind…

The first question people usually ask when they discover we were in Japan at the time the 3.11 earthquake struck is “What was it like?” In an attempt to answer this very question, great friend and fellow writer J. C.

The Teas That Bind by J.C. Greenway

Book Review: The Teas That Bind…

The first question people usually ask when they discover we were in Japan at the time the 3.11 earthquake struck is “What was it like?” In an attempt to answer this very question, great friend and fellow writer J. C.

Funakoshi Accessories

Charming Funakoshi…

Ishinomaki. A place with such heart that I will always come back. ~ As we approached Ishinomaki Station, we starting recalling the memories of these streets, these places. Images of the Kawabiraki Festival last year flashed across our minds. Even

Funakoshi Accessories

Charming Funakoshi…

Ishinomaki. A place with such heart that I will always come back. ~ As we approached Ishinomaki Station, we starting recalling the memories of these streets, these places. Images of the Kawabiraki Festival last year flashed across our minds. Even

This shrine now marks the elementary school grounds where 67 young lives were lost.

The Tsunami Remains...

Reblogged from Jessica Korteman: Part Two of my second time in Ishinomaki, a town hard-hit by the events of March 11th 2011. ~ The next morning we emerged early from our tents to join Peace Boat volunteers for the day.

This shrine now marks the elementary school grounds where 67 young lives were lost.

The Tsunami Remains...

Reblogged from Jessica Korteman: Part Two of my second time in Ishinomaki, a town hard-hit by the events of March 11th 2011. ~ The next morning we emerged early from our tents to join Peace Boat volunteers for the day.

The light grows dim and tide rises as we arrive at Kobuchi-hama for the lantern ceremony.

The Wetland...

Reblogged from Jessica Korteman: Part One of my second time in Ishinomaki, a town hard-hit by the events of March 11th 2011. ~ Something didn’t quite sit right after returning from my first trip to the disaster affected areas. I

The light grows dim and tide rises as we arrive at Kobuchi-hama for the lantern ceremony.

The Wetland...

Reblogged from Jessica Korteman: Part One of my second time in Ishinomaki, a town hard-hit by the events of March 11th 2011. ~ Something didn’t quite sit right after returning from my first trip to the disaster affected areas. I

Kobuchihama Rope Coils

A World Away...

Reblogged from Jessica Korteman: Part Nine of my account of working as a Peace Boat Volunteer in Ishinomaki, a town hard-hit by the events of March 11th 2011, as part of earthquake/tsunami clean-up and recovery efforts. ~ 8/7 – Today

Kobuchihama Rope Coils

A World Away...

Reblogged from Jessica Korteman: Part Nine of my account of working as a Peace Boat Volunteer in Ishinomaki, a town hard-hit by the events of March 11th 2011, as part of earthquake/tsunami clean-up and recovery efforts. ~ 8/7 – Today

Remembering 3.11…

This coming Sunday, March 11th, the first anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, will be an opportunity to remember those affected by the devastating tsunami and nuclear accident. A year on, the disaster is far from over and activities

Remembering 3.11…

This coming Sunday, March 11th, the first anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, will be an opportunity to remember those affected by the devastating tsunami and nuclear accident. A year on, the disaster is far from over and activities

Koamikurahama Rope Mountains

One Day...

Reblogged from Jessica Korteman: Part Eight of my account of working as a Peace Boat Volunteer in Ishinomaki, a town hard-hit by the events of March 11th 2011, as part of earthquake/tsunami clean-up and recovery efforts. ~ 8/6 – Today

Koamikurahama Rope Mountains

One Day...

Reblogged from Jessica Korteman: Part Eight of my account of working as a Peace Boat Volunteer in Ishinomaki, a town hard-hit by the events of March 11th 2011, as part of earthquake/tsunami clean-up and recovery efforts. ~ 8/6 – Today