Did Nara’s Giant Buddha Statue Just Prevent A 7.8 Earthquake?

August 23, 2013 by Mami 39 Comments

Nara is a landlocked prefecture in the Kansai/Kinki region of Japan on Honshu Island. It’s well known for the Nara Shika (deer) Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site Todaiji Temple (Eastern Great temple), the Nara Daibutsu … [Read more...]

Making Friends And Studying Japanese With Japan’s Ultra Popular Social Network, LINE

June 28, 2013 by Rachel B 162 Comments

Imagine a land that is similar to Facebook, but with more yellow pigment added to the blue, turning everything a vivid green. Then, imagine this land as an exclusive club available only to those with smartphones. These … [Read more...]