I will never forget the two weeks that I spent in Japan. For my first ever trip abroad, it was an amazing way to begin my exploration of the world and all it has to offer. I gained way more from my time there than I ever could have hoped. Two parts of the trips …
In a time when I could’ve only dreamed of the lush mountains, the busy streets, the close-knit shops, and welcoming community of Japan, I was finally given the opportunity to live this dream out and see it all in person. Growing up I’ve always had the desire to immerse myself in expansive experiences that involve …
The most noticeable aspect of this trip that stood out during these two weeks in Japan is human interaction. I had a feeling that almost all Japanese we interacted with were genuinely happy to know us. Even strangers that we met briefly, such as the elementary school kids who said hi to us, the old …
I feel extremely grateful for my experience in Japan with the BLI and my cohort. Despite the preparation activities and research we did leading up to the trip, I still wasn’t sure what to expect as we left Detroit, which I believe served me well. Everyday, every experience, every city we went to was unique, …
By Darian Razdar Early this summer (well, technically spring), I had the opportunity to travel to four of the largest cities in the nation of Japan. Specifically: Tokyo, Yokohama, Kyoto and Hiroshima. During the month of May, I traveled between these cities with a class from the University of Michigan, investigating postwar cultures of Japan. …
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