Walking on Earth http://www.garrettsergeant.net/walkingonearth.html Travelling abroad with the hope of finding somewhat greater than I know . . . Feeder 1.5.10(880) http://reinventedsoftware.com/feeder/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en 2008 Garrett Sergeant garrett.sergeant@gmail.com garrett.sergeant@gmail.com Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:15:49 -0700 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:15:49 -0700 http://homepage.mac.com/scythefalcon/podcast/coverart.jpg Walking on Earth http://www.garrettsergeant.net/walkingonearth.html 144 144 Travelling abroad with the hope of finding somewhat greater than I know . . . Garrett Sergeant Documentary Podcast of my trip to Japan in the Spring of 2008 In the Spring of 2008 I will be traveling to Kawagoe, Japan to study at Tokyo International University through the Japan Studies Program. While school is the focus, it's only part of the adventure. This is the first of many trips I hope to make around the world and I will be sharing it with the world here. travel, Japan, Japanese, abroad, study, trek, foreign, gaijin, world no Garrett Sergeant garrett.sergeant@gmail.com http://feeds.feedburner.com/WalkingOnEarth no Addendum http://rss.me.com/scythefalcon/episode9.m4v Coke, Mentos, Mocchi, Hammers, Swords, Sticks, Buses, and Planes. Need I say more?

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10 months after leaving Japan I still hadn't gotten around to putting together one last episode of this video podcast. I guess it was because, more than anything else, I didn't have a theme, just an amalgamation of other things from elsewhere during the trip. I also felt strange about tying this series to a close. It was an emotional moment for all involved and I would hate for this to bring about bad blood.

It's been my sincerest wish that the people that made this trip special felt comfortable with the entire process and that they were respected throughout my project. Thank you so much to all of you for making this trip the experience of a lifetime. It made me only more certain of what I want to do with my life and what I want to strive towards. Best wishes to all of you.

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:15:25 -0700 addendum Garrett Sergeant Coke, Mentos, Mocchi, Hammers, Swords, Sticks, Buses, and Planes. Need I say more? Coke, Mentos, Mocchi, Hammers, Swords, Sticks, Buses, and Planes. Need I say more? --- 10 months after leaving Japan I still hadn't gotten around to putting together one last episode of this video podcast. I guess it was because, more than anything else, I didn't have a theme, just an amalgamation of other things from elsewhere during the trip. I also felt strange about tying this series to a close. It was an emotional moment for all involved and I would hate for this to bring about bad blood. It's been my sincerest wish that the people that made this trip special felt comfortable with the entire process and that they were respected throughout my project. Thank you so much to all of you for making this trip the experience of a lifetime. It made me only more certain of what I want to do with my life and what I want to strive towards. Best wishes to all of you. no 12:28 Tokyo Mini-Guide Part 2 http://rss.me.com/scythefalcon/episode8.m4v Mon, 01 Sep 2008 09:42:20 -0400 tokyo-miniguide-part-2 Garrett Sergeant Take a train from Harajuku to Yoyogi to Asakusa and beyond. Part two of a two-part introduction to Tokyo. In this episode we'll introduce you to the Japan rail system and show you how to get practically anywhere in the country. After that it's off to Harajuku's Takeshita Street and Yoyogi Park. A hop skip and jump away is Asakusa and the Tokyo Edo Museum. Returning from there we take a few stops but wind our way down to Shibuya. no 8:40 Tokyo Mini-Guide Part 1 http://rss.me.com/scythefalcon/episode7.m4v Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:51:14 -0400 tokyo-miniguide-part-1 Garrett Sergeant A brief introduction to Tokyo. In this episode: Shinjuku, Ueno Park, Kokyo, and Akihabara Part 1 of a two-part introduction to Tokyo. By no means a substitute to exploring the city on your own, this episode is a mini-guide that will help you on your way to exploring the city or in helping a friend see what you have seen. In this episode, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-Gyoen, Ueno Park, Kokyo, and finally Akihabara with a glimpse inside of the infamous Don Quixote store. no 9:34 How I Spent My Golden Week Vacation http://rss.me.com/scythefalcon/episode6.m4v Sun, 25 May 2008 04:13:04 -0400 what-i-did-on-my-golden-week-vacation Garrett Sergeant The whole of Yamanashi Prefecture crammed into a three day vacation. I thought it was gonna be a pretty easygoing trip to Hakone, but as it turns out, my host family doesn't screw around when it comes to vacations. From Hakone, to Kawaguchi, to Fuji, to Yamanashi, this is a taste of the other side of Japan . . . you know, the part that hasn't been paved. no 8:52 The Kansai Experience http://rss.me.com/scythefalcon/episode5.m4v Wed, 07 May 2008 09:40:55 -0400 the-kansai-experience Garrett Sergeant Our trip to Kansai: Miyajima, Hiroshima, Nara, Osaka, and Kyoto We took a week off from our regularly scheduled classes to take a trip to the Kansai region of Japan via Shinkansen. Along the way we visited Miyajima, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka. Needless to say it was far too much to fully appreciate in such a short span of time, but that just gives me the excuse to come back again. no 12:42 Okonomiyaki and Other Vice http://rss.me.com/scythefalcon/episode4.m4v Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:02:25 +0900 okonomiyaki-and-other-vice Garrett Sergeant Rubber band guns, delicious Japanese food, and something for the whole family! My host brother is pretty inventive when it comes to his toys. With a little malevolence, he could potentially take over the world. Fortunately for us, he is content just firing rubber bands at his brothers and some Lego people. After that is a stroll through Kawasaki's Kanamara-sama Festival (WARNING: NSFW). Last but not least, if you ain't ever had it, you ain't never lived. It's Okonomiyaki time! yes 7:50 How to Make Udon Noodles http://rss.me.com/scythefalcon/episode3.m4v Ingredients
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• 1 tsp salt
• 2/3 cup of water
• 2 1/2 cups wheat flour

Equipment
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• 2ft x 2ft cutting board
• Rolling pin or dowel
• Small bowl of wheat flour
• Long Knife or Cleaver
• Container for noodles

Directions
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Mix ingredients together with hands until doughy. Knead dough in a plastic bag (traditionally this is done with the feet). When the dough becomes rubbery, flatten with a wooden dowel or rolling pin until approximately 1/16 of an inch thick. Dust the flattened dough with flour and pleate to length of knife. Cut to desired thickness (1/6 of an inch recommended). Shake free excess flour, twist into bundles, and place in container.

Handmade noodles are best eaten promptly. Boil noodles for approximately five minutes. Add desired seasonings.

Suggested Seasonings
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• Fresh Ginger
• Green Onions
• Shitake Mushrooms
• Katsuobushi (Dried Fish Flakes)
• Basil and/or parsley
• Nori
• Chili Powder
• Sake ^_^

いただきます
(Let's Eat!)

]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:35:06 +0900 how-to-make-udon-noodles Garrett Sergeant A simple tutorial on how to make Udon Noodles Ingredients --- • 1tsp salt • 2/3 cup of water • 2 1/2 cups wheat flour Equipment --- • 2ft x 2ft cutting board • Rolling pin or dowel • Small bowl of wheat flour • Long Knife or Cleaver • Container for noodles Directions --- Mix ingredients together with hands until doughy. Knead dough in a plastic bag (traditionally this is done with the feet). When the dough becomes rubbery, flatten with a wooden dowel or rolling pin until approximately 1/16 of an inch thick. Dust the flattened dough with flour and pleate to length of knife. Cut to desired thickness (1/6 of an inch recommended). Shake free excess flour, twist into bundles, and place in container. Handmade noodles are best eaten promptly. Boil noodles for approximately five minutes. Add desired seasonings. Suggested Seasonings --- • Fresh Ginger • Green Onions • Shitake Mushrooms • Katsuobushi (Dried Fish Flakes) • Basil and/or parsley • Nori • Chili Powder • Sake ^_^ いただきます (Let's Eat!) no 4:00 Off to Explore http://rss.me.com/scythefalcon/episode2.m4v Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:04:08 +0900 off-to-explore Garrett Sergeant A brief glimpse of Yokohama, Chiba, and Kawagoe Even after having a few weeks to adjust, embarking on trips around the Tokyo area can be a bit daunting. Fortunately, no one has had to do it alone. With the help of the Japan Studies Program Peer Assistants everyone has been able to see a bit of Yokohama and Kawagoe that would be hard to see without their noble guidance. They also know some good karaoke places too. With a little help from my host family I've also been able to see some of the seacoast of Japan in the Chiba area and get out to do some fishing. Of course, it'd be nicer if I got some sleep too . . . but seriously, who has time for that? no 7:52 First Encounter with Japan http://rss.me.com/scythefalcon/episode1.m4v Fri, 14 Mar 2008 07:32:59 -0400 first-encounter-with-japan Garrett Sergeant From arrival to placement with my host family, my first encounter with the place I'll call home for the next few months. From arrival to placement with my host family, my first encounter with the place I'll call home for the next few months. no 8:31 Teaser http://rss.me.com/scythefalcon/teaser-022208.m4v Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:09:04 -0500 teaser Garrett Sergeant no 1:23