DVD REVIEW Before there was Puffy AmiYumi, there was… PINK LADY…… AND JEFF by Lyle Sylvander Few Japanese pop groups have matched the success of the pop duo Pink Lady. In 1976, Mitsuyo Nemoto and Keiko Masuda performed on the TV show Star Tanjo and won the chance to become professional stars. They were renamed […]
THE LITTLE TRAVELERS A JET Alum’s Unique Approach to Children’s Videos Reviewed by Lyle Sylvander (Yokohama-shi, 2001-02) & Steven Horowitz (Aichi-ken, 1992-94) Looking for a video that’s natukashii for JET alums, educational for kids and omoshiroi for all ages? Well, a member of the JET alum community may have just what you need. And no, […]
LEARNING TO PLAY SKI Sporty Stories from JET Days Past (Summer 2008 Issue) Some of us sought out the sports to play, and some of us stumbled into them. The universal experience was Sports Day, but there were many others as well. Read on! Damine Elementary School is an anachronism. A country schoolhouse in the […]
Holiday Memories from Japan (Fall 2004 Issue) Living in Japan gave us some unique challenges during our favorite holidays. But we know that’s also what brings the best out of us. Below are some of the ways your fellow alums celebrated the traditional holidays in Japan. Lyle Sylvander I had Thanksgiving at the ambassador’s residence […]
Bhimani, Janak (Prefecture, Years) Janak stars in WatchMeTv, a Japanese language vlog – http://www.watchme.tv/e/NY/ Harris, Jason (Shimane, 2008) JET vlog – http://www.youtube.com/user/myargonauts Hart, Mike (CIR Mie-ken, 1994-95) The Little Travelers – http://www.thelittletravelers.com/ – A unique DVD series created by Mike and his wife Angelina showing other countries (Japan, Bali & British Isles) through the eyes […]
JQ Magazine: Film Review — ‘Mary and the Witch’s Flower’
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By Lyle Sylvander (Yokohama–shi, 2001-02) for JQ magazine. Lyle has completed a master’s program at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University and has been writing for the JET Alumni Association of New York since 2004. He is also the goalkeeper for FC Japan, a New York City–based soccer team. Mary and the Witch’s Flower, the debut feature film from Studio […]
JQ Magazine: Theatre Review — ‘Mugen Noh Othello’
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By Lyle Sylvander (Yokohama–shi, 2001-02) for JQ magazine. Lyle has completed a master’s program at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University and has been writing for the JET Alumni Association of New York since 2004. He is also the goalkeeper for FC Japan, a New York City–based soccer team. From Jan. 11-14, director Satoshi Miyagi and his company Shizuoka Performing […]
JQ Magazine: Japan Society Salutes Godzilla with Concert Spectacular
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By Lyle Sylvander (Yokohama–shi, 2001-02) for JQ magazine. Lyle has completed a master’s program at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University and has been writing for the JET Alumni Association of New York since 2004. He is also the goalkeeper for FC Japan, a New York City–based soccer team. On April 28, the Japan Society of New York hosted […]
Books — Culture — Film/DVD — Food — Music — Theater Tedaldi, Justin (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) Book: Importing Diversity, by David McConnell Culture: Natsukashii in New York Culture: Rakugo Film: The Glorious Life of Sachiko Hanai Film: Memoirs of a Geisha Music: Cornelius Music: Hiromi at the Blue Note Music: Loudness Music: PuffyAmiYumi Music: Puccini’s […]
