Fukurō

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Saturday, May 24, 2014

05/08 - First Lessons


Into the classroom,
let’s write some new stories, as
the floor is paper 
Today was my first day teaching at Rikkyo University. I had a great time meeting all my students and teaching them some new ways to introduce themselves. I’m teaching the Basic Level students for six classes a day. I also had two more free speaking style blocks for students to join today.
Today’s haiku features a take on “kireji” or a word that cuts apart the poem, in the use of “as”. In Japanese haiku this kind of technique is common at the end of one lines/verses. It can cut thought, create a dividing line to parallel both sides of the poem, or just provide a solid ending to a line or poem. My floor is not actually paper in the classroom just for the record. I haven’t even seen any paper doors or dividers really here in Japan yet, other than some traditional ones on display but not in actual use.


Check out a bonus video below of some genius advertising just at the edge of the Rikkyo campus.

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