Summer Vacation 2010

This summer vacation was very busy for me! I went to Cambodia for two weeks with my family, at first. We went to the southern resort town of Sihanoukville, and stayed in a lovely resort for 4 days. There we went fishing, snorkeling, and swimming in the sea and in the lovely pool. We also ate a lot of good food!

After Sihanoukville we went to Siem Reap to see Angkor Wat. We stayed in a nice hotel and went sightseeing in Angkor Wat for 3 days. It was very beautiful.

My family then returned to Japan, but I stayed in Siem Reap to do research and to attend a conference in Siem Reap. The conference was for the establishment of the Angkor University Research Center for Economic Development, established jointly between Angkor University and Kumagaku. I gave a presentation on my research on generating income increase and jobs with English in tourist industry. I also acted as MC. It was a busy day, and after that I returned to Japan.

Away, Away, but Now Back

Yesterday was the Fujisakigu Festival, also known as the Drunken Horse Festival (and known in the past as the boshita matsuri), here in Kumamoto. It was a great show this year as always. You know, I always think, gosh, I've seen this festival so many times, maybe it'll be boring. But as soon as I start watching it, I'm turned the other direction. I get intrigued and can't stop watchin! And otsukare to those who were IN the festival, man, it ain't no easy feat dancin and marchin (and drinkin) all day long in a semi-hot environment. More power to ya!