Walking on Earth

Walking on Earth episodes:

• 04.21.2009

  Addendum

  Coke, Mentos, Mocchi, Hammers, Swords, Sticks, Buses, and Planes. Need I say more? --- 10 months after leaving Japan I still hadn't gotten around to putting together one last episode of this video podcast. I guess it was because, more than anything...

  
• 09.01.2008

  Tokyo Mini-Guide Part 2

  Part two of a two-part introduction to Tokyo. In this episode we'll introduce you to the Japan rail system and show you how to get practically anywhere in the country. After that it's off to Harajuku's Takeshita Street and Yoyogi...

  
• 07.13.2008

  Tokyo Mini-Guide Part 1

  Part 1 of a two-part introduction to Tokyo. By no means a substitute to exploring the city on your own, this episode is a mini-guide that will help you on your way to exploring the city or in helping a...

  
• 05.25.2008

  How I Spent My Golden Week Vacation

  I thought it was gonna be a pretty easygoing trip to Hakone, but as it turns out, my host family doesn't screw around when it comes to vacations. From Hakone, to Kawaguchi, to Fuji, to Yamanashi, this is a taste...

  
• 05.07.2008

  The Kansai Experience

  We took a week off from our regularly scheduled classes to take a trip to the Kansai region of Japan via Shinkansen. Along the way we visited Miyajima, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka. Needless to say it was far too...

  
• 04.18.2008

  Okonomiyaki and Other Vice

  My host brother is pretty inventive when it comes to his toys. With a little malevolence, he could potentially take over the world. Fortunately for us, he is content just firing rubber bands at his brothers and some Lego people....

  
• 04.11.2008

  How to Make Udon Noodles

  Ingredients --- • 1tsp salt • 2/3 cup of water • 2 1/2 cups wheat flour Equipment --- • 2ft x 2ft cutting board • Rolling pin or dowel • Small bowl of wheat flour • Long Knife or Cleaver • Container for noodles Directions --- Mix ingredients together with hands until doughy. Knead...

  
• 04.03.2008

  Off to Explore

  Even after having a few weeks to adjust, embarking on trips around the Tokyo area can be a bit daunting. Fortunately, no one has had to do it alone. With the help of the Japan Studies Program Peer Assistants everyone...

  
• 03.14.2008

  First Encounter with Japan

  From arrival to placement with my host family, my first encounter with the place I'll call home for the next few months.

  
• 02.22.2008

  Teaser

  Get ready . . .