On Japan’s Abundant Plastic Waste

On Japan’s Abundant Plastic Waste

I’ve had way too many quick meals with too many pieces of plastic, wood, metal and Styrofoam this trip. I cannot “leave only footprints,” as St. Olaf’s IOS office urges. My path through Japan is continuously lined with the waste items of everything I consume. We have...
Food, Landscapes and Friendships

Food, Landscapes and Friendships

We’ve crossed the halfway point of our time in Japan. The big blue sky and it’s many blushing shades, fully tummies and happy tastebuds, and seeing big smiles on the faces of new friends are my treasures this trip. Thankful for...
Standard Day at ARI

Standard Day at ARI

Hi! My name is Katrina Little and I’ll be sharing about our daily activities at ARI. In the morning we roll out of our chilly beds and conduct the very entertaining Japaneseラジオ体操 (rajio taiso, radio exercise) at seven in the morning. It is quite cold. But we wake up...