The Power of DIY

The Power of DIY

This course has consistently stressed the importance of local empowerment as opposed to marginalization. This focus has led me to reflect on the importance of self-motivation and small-scale activism at the grassroots level as well as the guiding philosophies behind...
The Components of Good Food

The Components of Good Food

While on the surface “What is good food?” appears to be a rather simple question, the progression of this course has challenged an easy, one-dimensional answer.  Our time in Japan problematizes a straightforward response of something along the lines of “food...