So it's been months since I was last here. A lot's happened since then, for Japan and for me.
You've probably noticed I renamed this blog. I feel it's appropriate because I want to focus on things that are alive, and on things that ought to be remembered. For the longest time I wasn't able to do anything here because every time I looked at photos or a map, I would dissolve into tears. I'm continuing the tagging project, but first and foremost as a means of bringing northeastern Japan's heritage to the English-speaking world.
As for my education, I graduated college and got my M.A.; I'm working on my Ph.D. now. I've got things in mind for this blog, and for what I want to present to the internet, but they're still in development.
Thanks for reading, folks. Stay tuned.
In conclusion, here is a video of the Daikoku dance (Daikoku-mai) from Akita Prefecture. Enjoy:
