"Returning to Japan" Japan by nicolettart

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Enjoying green tea dessert in the town of Uji

Japan 2010

Welcome to my Japan page!
Our family's 2-week trip in 2010 included the following places:

*Kawasaki
*Kyoto
*Himeji
*Uji
*Takayama
*Shirakawago
*Magome
*Nakasendo Trail
*Tsumago
*Tokyo

*Please note: This page is being updated...thank you for your patience.

Konnichiwa!

In 1997 I was awarded a trip to Japan by the Fulbright Memorial Fund, an organization devoted to increasing understanding of Japan and US through education. I seized the opportunity to apply for the award, hoping for the chance to go to Japan. Although my chances seemed slim--two teachers from every state would be selected to go-- I was selected to represent New Jersey and travel with teachers from all across the USA to Japan. I'll never forget when the letter arrived in the mail from FMF...and I opened it with trembling hands telling myself it would say, " We regret to inform you..." Instead it said, "Welcome to Japan!"

I met so many wonderful people, both American and Japanese. I spent over three wonderful weeks in Japan seeing the sightseeing and visiting schools. This is a picture of me on a school visit back then.

Since then, I have kept corresponding with Japanese friends, and after 13 years, we were reunited!

Last visit to Japan: Apr 2010
Intro Updated Aug 17, 2011
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Comments (24)

Toshioohsako Aug 17, 2011 at 3:59 AM Report Abuse

Thank you for your nice words on my HP. You have wonderful photos from Japan. I will look at your albums with more time soon. Have a nice day. Toshio
shiran_d Mar 10, 2007 at 10:42 AM Report Abuse

Nice pic, an good info
munki Jul 17, 2005 at 10:13 AM Report Abuse

Hi Nicoletta, Great page of Japan with nice pictures and tips. Thanks for sharing.
Azhut Jul 14, 2005 at 12:21 PM Report Abuse

I love your Japan tips ;-) Hope to go there soon :-))
knoxxo May 30, 2005 at 1:05 AM Report Abuse

congratulations for your successful trip in japan...
starship Feb 23, 2005 at 7:30 AM Report Abuse

What a fantastic opportunity! A friend also went to Japan on Fulbright award & then made a great presentation to our AAUW group. Good work on this page!
dr.firas Jun 10, 2004 at 7:03 AM Report Abuse

That sweetest Italy Called Nicoletta is an Ichiban in making great pages such as this one! I love Buddhism and liked your photos, you look great! Big in Japan, Tonight, big in Japan Alright! LOL ;-)) actually it is Ichiban page :-))
just4funds Apr 24, 2004 at 10:32 PM Report Abuse

Ciao, Nicoletta! Come' stai? You have such a fortunate life! And it is good you like sushi, I can't imagine watching a game without having a dog and a beer. All the best to you : )
shrimp56 Mar 4, 2004 at 11:14 AM Report Abuse

You certainly took full advantage of your opportunity -- moments like meeting the "tatami man" are what make the trip I find. Thanks for your insights:)))
aussiedoug Feb 23, 2004 at 5:28 AM Report Abuse

What a brilliant experience for you Nicoletta! Only halfway through reading & rating your tips, but very late here so off to sleep I go.