The 2006 Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Experience

Sake is the second largest industry of Kesennuma, next to the fish market. American Fulbright Teachers toured one of the facilities and tasted some of the various Sake wines. Sake is the second largest industry of Kesennuma, next to the fish market. American Fulbright Teachers toured one of the facilities and tasted some of the various Sake wines.« less

This is an overview piece of the entire Japan Fulbright Teacher experience in June of 2006. 200 American Teachers traveled to Japan and the various activities, adventures, etc. were all documented by ... more » This is an overview piece of the entire Japan Fulbright Teacher experience in June of 2006. 200 American Teachers traveled to Japan and the various activities, adventures, etc. were all documented by instructor Ted A. Irving of the Hightower High School Electronic Media Academy. Enjoy!« less

Electronic Town or Akihabara is the hot spot in Tokyo to buy the latest gadgets. This place was one of the main attractions for American Fulbright Teachers on their day off. Electronic Town or Akihabara is the hot spot in Tokyo to buy the latest gadgets. This place was one of the main attractions for American Fulbright Teachers on their day off. « less

Along with touring Japanese Schools, the government and food, there are some differences in etiquette. This piece is a guide to Japanese etiquette. Along with touring Japanese Schools, the government and food, there are some differences in etiquette. This piece is a guide to Japanese etiquette. « less

This demonstration is by one of our instructors at the Hightower High School Electronic Media Academy for the Japan Fulbright DVD. This demonstration is by one of our instructors at the Hightower High School Electronic Media Academy for the Japan Fulbright DVD. « less

If you are a fisherman you will love this. Kesennuma, being the Shark Fin City, allows tours of its fishing industry. American Teachers in the Kesennuma group received the opportunity to veiw the catc more » If you are a fisherman you will love this. Kesennuma, being the Shark Fin City, allows tours of its fishing industry. American Teachers in the Kesennuma group received the opportunity to veiw the catch of the day and experience extremely cold temperatures in a unique museum. ...« less

View one of the ancient art forms of Japan through the eyes of American Fulbright Teachers. View one of the ancient art forms of Japan through the eyes of American Fulbright Teachers. « less

Enjoy this short piece on another Japanese tradition. A Kabuki presenation was given to all 200 American Teachers on their second day in Japan. Enjoy this short piece on another Japanese tradition. A Kabuki presenation was given to all 200 American Teachers on their second day in Japan. « less

The 200 American Teachers visiting Japan were divided into teams of 20. Each team stayed in their host city for one week and spent two days with a host family. This piece centers around the Kesennuma, more » The 200 American Teachers visiting Japan were divided into teams of 20. Each team stayed in their host city for one week and spent two days with a host family. This piece centers around the Kesennuma, located in the MIyagi Prefecture. ...« less

This segment covers the Japanese School System. The American Teachers, as part of their Fulbright Experience, had to tour al elementary, jr. high and high school. This segment covers the Japanese School System. The American Teachers, as part of their Fulbright Experience, had to tour al elementary, jr. high and high school. « less