Study Abroad in Japan

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Konnichiwa (Hello),

This year I am studying abroad at Osaka University in Japan. I am in the OUSSEP program with 36 other students from 18 different countries. I hope you enjoy this travelogue!

Ki wo tsukete ne (Take care), Erin

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  Leaving America   El Paso, TX on Sep 20, 2006 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Life in Japan   Osaka, Japan on Oct 20, 2006 0 pictures 0 comments
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  The Best Day So Far   Osaka, Japan on Oct 22, 2006 12 pictures 0 comments
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  Festivals in Kyoto   Kyoto, Japan on Oct 23, 2006 24 pictures 0 comments
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  My Friends   Osaka, Japan on Oct 23, 2006 15 pictures 0 comments
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  Bus Trip to Kibi   Kibi, Japan on Oct 25, 2006 16 pictures 0 comments
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  No Brothers or Sisters in Christ Yet   Osaka, Japan on Oct 29, 2006 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Christian Fellowship   Osaka, Japan on Oct 30, 2006 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Fun in Kobe   Kobe, Japan on Nov 3, 2006 26 pictures 0 comments
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  Hiking with the Amigos   Osaka, Japan on Nov 4, 2006 12 pictures 0 comments
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  Fire and Ice Ladies   Osaka, Japan on Nov 5, 2006 1 picture 0 comments
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  The Finale of my School Festival   Osaka, Japan on Nov 6, 2006 10 pictures 0 comments
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  Literature Field Trip   Osaka, Japan on Nov 8, 2006 10 pictures 0 comments
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  Conveyor Belt Sushi (Kaiten Zushi)   Osaka, Japan on Nov 10, 2006 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Nara Bus Tour   Nara, Japan on Nov 12, 2006 19 pictures 0 comments
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  Uplifting Fellowship   Osaka, Japan on Nov 13, 2006 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Overlooking a Highway   Osaka, Japan on Nov 15, 2006 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Himeji Castle   Himeji, Japan on Nov 19, 2006 19 pictures 0 comments
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  God is Moving   Osaka, Japan on Nov 20, 2006 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Autumn Leaves in Kyoto   Kyoto, Japan on Nov 23, 2006 25 pictures 0 comments
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  "Thanksgiving Day" in Japan   Osaka, Japan on Nov 23, 2006 16 pictures 0 comments
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  Lunch with my Host Mom   Osaka, Japan on Nov 25, 2006 6 pictures 0 comments
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  Autumn Leaves in Kyoto Part 2   Kyoto, Japan on Nov 30, 2006 28 pictures 0 comments
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  Sick for 10 Days   Osaka, Japan on Dec 4, 2006 0 pictures 0 comments
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  A bowl of chicken hearts, mmm...   Osaka, Japan on Dec 5, 2006 0 pictures 0 comments
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  3 Part-time Jobs   Osaka, Japan on Dec 5, 2006 0 pictures 1 comment
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  God is Still Moving   Osaka, Japan on Dec 9, 2006 1 picture 0 comments
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  International Food and Dance Festival   Osaka, Japan on Dec 9, 2006 16 pictures 0 comments
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  A New Brother in Christ   Osaka, Japan on Dec 11, 2006 1 picture 0 comments
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  Mochi Tsuki Party with my Host Mom   Osaka, Japan on Dec 17, 2006 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Noro Wheels Virus   Osaka, Japan on Dec 21, 2006 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Field Trip to the Osaka Prefectural Government   Osaka, Japan on Dec 21, 2006 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Kobe Luminarie   Kobe, Japan on Dec 22, 2006 12 pictures 0 comments
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  Super Christmas   Osaka, Japan on Dec 23, 2006 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Christmas/New Year's with my Family   Osaka, Japan on Dec 24, 2006 42 pictures 0 comments
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  Tokyo   Tokyo, Japan on Dec 25, 2006 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Kamakura   Kamakura, Japan on Dec 27, 2006 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Tokyo   Tokyo, Japan on Dec 27, 2006 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Nikko   Nikko, Japan on Dec 28, 2006 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Tokyo   Tokyo, Japan on Dec 29, 2006 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Mt. Fuji and Hakone   Hakone, Japan on Dec 29, 2006 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Tokyo   Tokyo, Japan on Dec 30, 2006 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Osaka   Osaka, Japan on Jan 1, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Kyoto   Kyoto, Japan on Jan 5, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Osaka   Osaka, Japan on Jan 6, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  My Family Returned to America   Osaka, Japan on Jan 6, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Himeji with the Amigos   Himeji, Japan on Jan 14, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  New Year's Dorm Dinner   Osaka, Japan on Jan 14, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  New Year's Party/Calligraphy   Osaka, Japan on Jan 17, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Dorm Hangout/Funky Party   Osaka, Japan on Jan 20, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Setsubun Mantoro (Lantern Festival)   Nara, Japan on Feb 4, 2007 0 pictures 2 comments
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  Mexican Food...mmm...   Osaka, Japan on Feb 5, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  My Friend Mikayla Visits   Osaka, Japan on Feb 9, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Tea Party with Maiko san   Osaka, Japan on Feb 11, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Salmonella from Peanut Butter   Osaka, Japan on Feb 16, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Chinese New Year's Festival   Kobe, Japan on Feb 19, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Spring Vacation   Osaka, Japan on Feb 19, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Nagano Ski Trip   Nagano, Japan on Feb 23, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Tea Ceremony with Sato San   Osaka, Japan on Feb 24, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Plum Blossom Festival   Kyoto, Japan on Feb 26, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Journey to the North   Osaka, Japan on Mar 1, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Hina Matsuri (Doll Festival)   Sakata, Japan on Mar 4, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Reconnecting with Friends in Sakata   Sakata, Japan on Mar 5, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Depart Sakata   Sakata, Japan on Mar 5, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Transfer in Odate   Odate, Japan on Mar 5, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Transfer in Aomori   Aomori, Japan on Mar 5, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Transfer in Kanita   Kanita, Japan on Mar 5, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Beginning 26 Straight Hours of Riding Local Trains   Sapporo, Japan on Mar 10, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Transfer in Shinjo   Shinjo, Japan on Mar 10, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Transfer in Yamagata   Yamagata, Japan on Mar 10, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Transfer in Iwaki   Iwaki, Japan on Mar 11, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Arrive in Katsuta   Katsuta, Japan on Mar 11, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Heading Back to Osaka   Katsuta, Japan on Mar 14, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments