Week 1 My Favorite Place

My Favorite Place

Writing about my favorite place is an odd topic for me because I have yet been able to go and see it in person. Having traveled to almost all of Europe when I was younger because of my father's work, my favorite location is not even among the places I have been. Edo Castle is easily my favorite place and it is easily the one place I would love to visit if I am ever able to go to Japan. Japanese culture and history is something I have deep respect and admiration for and going to Edo Castle in Tokyo is something I have wanted to do for many years.



                                               
                                                       Edo Castle, Tokyo, Japan  Edo Castle

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  1. Laura GibbsAugust 23, 2017 at 4:36 PM

    I know exactly what you mean about feeling connected to a place even before you go visit it, Jake! And from what you say here, I am now really hoping you will do a Japan-related project for this class. The Japanese storytelling tradition is so rich and wonderful, and you can find lots of excellent resources online: Freebookapalooza: Japan ... I really did not know much about Japanese story traditions before I started teaching this class, but thanks to all the student projects over the years, I am now a huge fan of Japan and its stories!

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