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  • Matsuyama and Ehime University

    Another fantastic stop! The city was amazing and I took many pictures. We were met by a most enthusiastic group of University students from the English Speaking Society.…

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  • Halfway Point in Sapporo

    Well, it might be more than the halfway point, but here are some reflections from the participants in the 2009 Japan-U.S. debate exchange so far. More to come!

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  • Tokai University

    Our debate against Tokai University was very good, and it was one of the few in a pure parliamentary style. The motion was to ban the ownership of…

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  • What, not a travel blog?

    Getting back to my roots here – just read a good, if older, post about academic blogging. Some of the concerns in that article mirror the great concerns…

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  • Kitakyushu University is Organized

    Our stop at Kitakyushu University was amazing for a couple of reasons. Of course we had amazing hosts, food, drink and an interesting debate, but additionally this was…

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  • Really Great Debaters – Kyushu University

    Anything I say about the quality of the students that I have had the chance to meet, talk to, and watch debate during the tour will be lacking.…

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