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Some scenes from Luke's first school sports day as an elementary school student. This annual tradition in Japanese schools consists of an Olympics-style day of games and sports designed to build character, foster morale, and promote physical health. This event took place in mid-May, after Golden Week, at Sugihara Elementary School, about a mile from our house in Toyama, Japan. ]]> Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:08:37 -0400 TFiJ19: Sports Day 2008 10314303 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/tfij18-tokyo-disneyland-2006/10314303/
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Summer 2008 is here in Toyama, so it's time to go into reruns! I'm really busy these days, so I thought I'd post an old video of a trip we made to Tokyo Disneyland in March 2006, before Max was born and only a few months after Shinobu was released from the hospital following her heart operation. I hope to get back with some more current video clips soon, but until I can manage that, I hope you enjoy watching some of our old stuff. This trip was the result of a promise Shinobu and I made to each other as she recovered in the hospital after her heart attack in the summer of 2005. We thought then, "boy, won't it be great if we can take Luke to Tokyo Disneyland?" It was a happy thought that helped get us through a tough time. So, when the trip finally came to pass, it was extra special. Just seeing the excitement on Luke's face brings back great memories! ]]> Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:35:08 -0400 TFiJ18: Tokyo Disneyland 2006 10937637 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/tfij17-tree-planting-day/10937637/
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We take a break from the kids in this podcast and feature our landscaping efforts in front of our house. Check out the planting of a nice Japanese Maple tree in our front yard. ]]> Sun, 01 Jun 2008 12:19:29 -0400 TFiJ17: Tree Planting Day 10937638 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/tfij16-luke-enters-elementary-school/10937638/
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Luke began elementary school this April. Here are some highlights from the opening ceremony. ]]> Sun, 01 Jun 2008 12:15:17 -0400 TFiJ16: Luke Enters Elementary School 10937642 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/tfij15-luke-graduates-from-kindergarten/10937642/
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Highlights from Luke's kindergarten graduation ceremony. ]]> Sun, 01 Jun 2008 12:09:23 -0400 TFiJ15: Luke Graduates from Kindergarten 10937649 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/tfij14-luke-learns-snowboarding/10937649/
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The story of how our six year old son Luke learned to snowboard, all in the space of three weeks! ]]> Sun, 01 Jun 2008 07:11:58 -0400 TFiJ14: Luke Learns Snowboarding 10937651 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/tfij13-2nd-time-skiing-2008/10937651/
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Episode 13 of our family podcast, of yet more skiing! I couldn't resist... it was such a beautiful day! ]]> Sun, 01 Jun 2008 07:04:43 -0400 TFiJ13: 2nd Time skiing 2008 10937652 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/tfij12-1st-time-skiing-2008/10937652/
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Episode 12 of our family podcast, focusing on family skiing fun during the new year's holiday. ]]> Sun, 01 Jun 2008 07:02:52 -0400 TFiJ12: 1st Time Skiing 2008 10937653 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/tfij11-max-takes-a-bath/10937653/
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Episode 11 of our family podcast, featuring a simple clip of cute cute Max taking a bath. ]]> Sun, 01 Jun 2008 07:00:43 -0400 TFiJ11: Max Takes a Bath 10937655 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/tfij10-moments-of-gratitude-2007/10937655/
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Episode 10 of our family podcast, featuring some happy moments from this past year. All our best to you and your families for a happy and healthy 2008. ]]> Sun, 01 Jun 2008 06:59:12 -0400 TFiJ10: Moments of Gratitude 2007 9780248 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/tfij09-max-eats-a-banana/9780248/
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Max, now 8 months old, starts learning to eat "real" food. ]]> Sat, 31 May 2008 18:29:03 -0400 TFiJ09: Max Eats a Banana 9780249 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/tfij08-luke-at-soccer-practice/9780249/
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Episode 8 of our family podcast. In this clip, our son Luke (6) plays soccer during his weekly practice, led by former pro-soccer player Taiki-sensei. ]]> Sat, 31 May 2008 18:25:32 -0400 TFiJ08: Luke at Soccer Practice 9780250 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/tfij07-maxs-pool-debut/9780250/
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Episode 7 of our family podcast. Six-month old Max goes swimming for the first time in her life. ]]> Sat, 31 May 2008 18:20:55 -0400 TFiJ07: Max's Pool Debut 9776907 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/tfij06-max-sitting-walking/9776907/
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Episode 6 of our family podcast. Max, now six months old, practices sitting on her own and takes a spin in a baby walker for the first time. ]]> Sat, 31 May 2008 10:05:14 -0400 TFiJ06: Max Sitting & Walking 9936607 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/tfij03-lukes-1st-swim-race/9936607/
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Luke races in the pool for the very first time! ]]> Sat, 31 May 2008 03:29:36 -0400 TFiJ03: Luke's 1st Swim Race 9774221 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/tfij03-lukes-1st-swim-race/9774221/
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Luke races in the pool for the very first time in his life! ]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 22:25:53 -0400 TFiJ03: Luke's 1st Swim Race 9742947 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/tfij01-hanging-around-the-house/9742947/
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A short clip of our family hanging out at home during July, 2007. Max is 4 months old, Luke is about to turn six. ]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 06:09:05 -0400 TFiJ01-Hanging around the house 9741678 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/tfij01-hangin-out-at-home-july-2007/9741678/
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A short clip of our family hanging out at home during July, 2007. Max is 4 months old, Luke is about to turn six. ]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 05:47:51 -0400 TFiJ01: Hangin out at home, July 2007 8137906 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/porito-actor/8137906/
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A shortened version of the Toyama College of Foreign Languages' promotional video (in Japanese). ]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:07:33 -0400 TCFL Promo Video 7603690 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/tfij01-hanging-around-the-house/7603690/
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During the cool, wet part of early summer in 2007, some simple scenes of our family enjoying our newest member, Max. ]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:28:09 -0400 TFiJ01-Hanging around the house 7574865 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/inside-christchurch-cathedral/7574865/
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As THE church in Christchurch, this landmark building is at the physical and spiritual heart of the garden city. Here's a short video clip of what it looks like inside, with background music taken from an actual Evensong service, sung by "The Men of the Choir." ]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2008 08:04:09 -0400 Inside Christchurch Cathedral 7574870 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/studying-at-kings-education/7574870/
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Here is a short video clip that shows a bit of what it was like to study English at King's Education. Overall the curriculum was quite challenging for our students, as they were required to use English all the time, both in and out of class. Our students were grouped by level into three different classes, and each week on Friday they had to prepare and present a short public speech on that week's given topic. Also on Fridays, all the King's students gathered in the cafeteria for a short school assembly. Usually at this time all of the teachers gave out "student of the week" awards to a particular student who had worked especially hard. It was interesting to see such a focus on publicly acknowledging student work, something that is not done at TCFL. ]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2008 08:02:28 -0400 Studying at King's Education 7574877 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/afternoon-activity-7-farm-visit/7574877/
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With 40 million sheep in this country, it was only a matter of time before we had a real direct encounter with some of them. Our sheep farming experience took place on a cold and cloudy day as we drove out to the Rubicon Valley sheep farm in the tiny village of Springfield, deep in the South Island countryside. The farm was unbelievably huge by Japanese standards, but medium-sized by Kiwi ones. There were about 3,000 sheep on hand, and the land owners, Chris and his wife Dell, managed the place. To make extra income, they provided daily farm shows. Our students had a great hand-on experience and came away with a better idea of one of New Zealand's primary industries. ]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:53:35 -0400 Afternoon activity 7-Farm visit 8149158 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/gondola-ride/8149158/
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One of our aims in setting up the afternoon activity schedule for the students was to provide them with a broad overview of Christchurch right at the beginning of their stay in New Zealand. The city tour accomplished that in a specific way, and our 2nd activity, a ride on the Christchurch gondola, helped by giving students a clearer understanding of their wider surroundings. ]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:08:50 -0400 Gondola ride 7715168 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/luke-graduates-from-kindergarten/7715168/
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Episode 15 of our family podcast, posted on March 28th, 2008. Our six year old son Luke had his kindergarten graduation ceremony last week. Check out this amazing little nugget of Japanese culture- a finely produced show put on for parents by their little angels! ]]> Tue, 01 Apr 2008 09:27:24 -0400 Luke graduates from kindergarten 6978501 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/2007-04-05-thu-the-candidate-tokyo-governor-koichi-toyama-interview-first-part/6978501/
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http://www.megane.ws/story/20070405.htm story : The candidate Tokyo Governor Koichi Toyama interview first part music : aerophagya by cron-bneu ]]> Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:13:39 -0500 2007-04-05-thu : The candidate Tokyo Governor Koichi Toyama interview first part 5840934 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/love-so-sweet-dork-duet/5840934/
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My buddy and I singing Love So Sweet and being big dorks. Author: NipponQ Keywords: Karaoke Toyama Japan Love So Sweet Arashi Dork Added: January 7, 2008 ]]> Mon, 07 Jan 2008 23:54:36 -0500 Love So Sweet Dork Duet 5840935 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/a-better-sakura-sake/5840935/
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At the Karaoke in Toyama and singing a better version of Sakura Sake while imitating Arashi voice. BIG DORK DESU! Author: NipponQ Keywords: Toyama Japan Karaoke Arashi Sakura Sake Dork Added: January 7, 2008 ]]> Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:53:43 -0500 A Better Sakura Sake