Landscape Day at the Coco Winery
Another landscape painting day became an art class. My guide, Asuka, took me to the Coco Winery in the mountains above Sano-shi. The setting was… Read More »Landscape Day at the Coco Winery
Japan BBQ
Jason Kelly, my friend whom I am staying with in Japan, has been here teaching English for the past two years. He has made many… Read More »Japan BBQ
Tokyo Visit
More art supplies and a museum visit were the two main reasons for taking the train to one of the most populated cities in the… Read More »Tokyo Visit
First Study from Japan
The first study was done a in a park within walking distance of the apartment where I am staying. The park is called ‘Shiroyama… Read More »First Study from Japan
Museum Visit
Well, as often happens while traveling, the museum plan was changed. The Gunma Museum was closed the day we were to visit. Instead, we visited… Read More »Museum Visit
Orientation to Japan
My orientation to Japan is underway. It has been a few days since my arrival here in Sano-shi, a town of about 80,000 people located… Read More »Orientation to Japan
The Trip to Tokyo
Right now, I am in the air on the trip to Tokyo. New Mexico is the winner for WiFi access. Free at Wired cafe and… Read More »The Trip to Tokyo