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  • Without internet, but with plenty of food

    Eating and Greeting new Friends Sorry it’s been so long since an update, but we’ve had a lack of internet connection until the airport this morning, but my…

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  • Lecturing Japanese High School Students

    From the back of the room as students prepare to flow the debate. Today was a very unique and exciting experience – teaching Japanese high school students. I…

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  • Tomorrow: Japanese High School

    Today’s event was fantastic, and the reception was even better. Everything is going very well so far, and I have great respect for all of the Japanese debaters…

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  • Welcome to Fukoka

    We arrived on one of the cleanest and smoothest flights I’ve ever taken, including the leaving of the plane which was super fast, polite and orderly. I was…

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  • More Reflections on Policy Debate in Japan

    Through the tour many debaters have introduced other debaters to us by saying “He/She is my Junior.” This phrase refers to the dominance of student-run debate programs in…

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  • Amazing Sushi

    Last night we went to a very good Sushi restaurant here in Machida. This lovely piece of Tako should give you a sense of how awesome the place…

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