Tokugawa Art Museum

徳川美術館/Tokugawa Bijustukan

4/22-

Today's trip was pretty interesting. It was hard to take pictures, I had to "sneak" them. I feel a little bad about it, but I'm never going to go to that place again, so its ok. I mean I'm not selling these images, so it's all good. The art was really neat and interesting. The museum also had a zen garden you could see. Unfortunately I didn't because there wasn't enough time left.


The museum!!!!! Ta-da!


Museum entrance


Ya that's me with a REAL samurai sword.


This is a game the ladies used to play back in the Edo period. Match the shells, its like a memory game.


HERP DERP DRAGON AND LION


Ink Paintings


Tale of Genji Replica. For those of you who don't know, The Tale of Genji is a classic work of Japanese Literature attributed to the Japanese noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu in the early 11th century, around the peak of the Heian Period. It is sometimes called the world's first novel.


Dinner! Ramen!!! This is different from the other kinds I've had, its somewhat creamy, and its really good!

Ohgiya!

Ohgiya is an awesome Japanese Style bar we all love to hang out! The food is super good, and its a fun place we love to go to!


From Left to Right: Sara, Chris, Me, Mickey




Sasami cheese


Deep fried veggies


Parinko cheese, cheese filled wantons...SOO GOOD




ipod pics courtesy of Mickey!!

Campus and Classes

One of the many parking lots for bikes.


Weird Statue on the way up to campus...lovely right?




Welcome to NUFS!


Atrium, one of the many cafeterias.


















Travel Classroom, but I didn't take this class, the teacher was boring....


Classmates for my language class. Left to Right: Jackson, James, Katie. Communications Plaza Classroom.






K Building Classroom. Its always too hot or too cold


Economics Classroom, ya didn't take this one either.....

I-House and My Room

Welcome to I-House, the international dorm, a 5 min. walk from campus!


The Genkan, aka: Lobby


Shoe Lockers


Upstairs Kitchen. There are 4 total, but this is the main one I use.


Tetami Room. And yes it has one of those heated tables in there!


The door to my room!


Ta-DAAAA! My room! Cute, yes!!!?


Oh and my ever growing purikura collection

Last Hanami

4/17-

Today Rebecca, Cauvin, Mickey, and I went to do Hanami one last time. The Sakura blossoms are falling so fast its crazy! It was about a 20 minuets walk from Proxy, and it was worth it! The river was crystal clear and the flowers were everywhere! The petals were blowing in the wind and it was so peaceful. The sun was gorgeous. We had a picnic and everything!



After our little lunch, I was determined to play in the river. So I rolled up my jeans and jumped right in!! Cauvin and Rebecca soon followed my amazing lead. The rocks started to hurt so I must remember flip flops next time! The water was freezing, but felt good at the same time. So good thing I didn’t fall on my butt, or I would be SOL.



After some fun exploring, it was time to pack up, head back, and get to work on homework.








Me and Mickey!!! <3