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The Language of Friendship Needs No Translation | Aug 28 08'

by IUP Cook Honors College a real traveler from Indiana, on vacation in Osaka

"When they left me at the door, I was parting with good friends."

Another day of conferencing, which began much the same as the previous days. Breakfast at the hotel (which supposedly has a combination of Ja... Continue reading »
Another Day of Lectures | Aug 27 08'

by IUP Cook Honors College a real traveler from Indiana, on vacation in Osaka

"He was an excellent speaker, the best I've heard all week."

Today I attended two keynotes, one on nanostructures in the morning, and another on neutrons and synchrotron X-rays (both are high energy diffracti... Continue reading »
Last Minute | Aug 29 08'

by IUP Cook Honors College a real traveler from Indiana, on vacation in Osaka

"Our hosts reminded us that Osaka is prone to typhoons, the occasional earthquake and extremely hot August weather. We escaped from all of these things unscathed."

It's late. Tomorrow we're leaving. Going back home to the US. If we catch our flight, that is. We're leaving the hotel at 5... Continue reading »
Presenting on a World Stage | Aug 25 08'

by IUP Cook Honors College a real traveler from Indiana, on vacation in Osaka

"Her questions were more pointed, more specific, and much more gratifying when I could offer an answer."

I put up my poster this morning around 8 a.m., one of only a handful of people to use individual slides instead of a large single-panel poster.&nbs... Continue reading »
Chopsticks | Aug 23 08'

by IUP Cook Honors College a real traveler from Indiana, on vacation in Osaka

"It's pretty exciting to think that little old me from a practically no-name school is acquainted with people like Jenny Glusker, Sue Byram, Lee Daniels, Brian Toby, and Jim Kaduk."

I have tried to learn how to use chopsticks several times since I was about 10. Only this summer did I manage to bring food to my mouth with... Continue reading »
Departure: Part 2 - Success | Aug 22 08'

by IUP Cook Honors College a real traveler from Indiana, on vacation in Osaka

"Rumor has it that 3,000+ crystallographers will be in the city this week."

The moment we left the ground, I felt loads better. Airborne. And rushing to Chicago in a puddle jumper of a plane. About half an... Continue reading »
Osaka | Aug 07 08'

by webchun a female traveling as a family from Los Altos, on vacation in Osaka

8/8We walk to Osaka Castle. On the way we pass the police headquarters. There's a plaque there saying as they were building the headquarters, they... Continue reading »
Osaka (pop. 2,480,000) | May 07 09'

by Travelbibi a 32 year old female from Hamburg, on vacation in Osaka

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Osaka, Japans drittgroesste Stadt, ist auch bekannt als 'water city' (Wasser-Stadt). Die Hafenstadt liegt sowohl am Meer als auch an Fluessen. Osak... Continue reading »
My 1st Official Japanese Dinner | Sep 09 08'

by Kristine a traveling as a family from Savannah, on vacation in Osaka

"YUM! YUM!"

Not much to tell.Hugh & Jeff picked me up at the hotel @ 5 p.m.We took the train to downtown Osaka.Walked around, saw lots of shops & brigh... Continue reading »
Seriously - 1st Official Japanese Dinner | Sep 09 08'

by Kristine a traveling as a family from Savannah, on vacation in Osaka

Ok, for real this time. That last blog post was to tease you!Hugh & Jeff picked me up at the hotel @ 5 p.m. we rode the train (the specia... Continue reading »