Z Notes - Jim Zumwalt's Blog

Z Notes - Jim Zumwalt's Blog http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/ James P. Zumwalt is the Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Japan, and this is his official blog. He discusses his impressions of Japan and efforts to build close U.S.-Japan relations. http://japan2.usembassy.gov/jpgs/wwwjdost.jpg Z Notes - Jim Zumwalt's Blog http://japan.usembassy.gov/zblog/ Shopping for Gifts in Ginza (Dec.20) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20111220a.html Dec.20 Sister Cities - Santa Barbara and Toba (Dec.16) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20111216a.html Dec.16 The Pacific Ocean (Dec.13) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20111213a.html Dec.13 Loach Hotpot (Dojo Nabe) (Dec.9) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20111209a.html Dec.9 Mizumoto Park (Dec.6) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20111206a.html Dec.6 Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) (Dec.2) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20111202a.html Dec.2 Tsukemen (Nov.29) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20111129a.html Nov.29 Guest Blog: Nourishing International Friendships (Nov.25) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20111125a.html Nov.25 Rainy Day (Nov.22) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20111122a.html Nov.22 Speaking to Japanese students about U.S.-Japan relations (Nov.18) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20111118a.html Nov.18 Student Exchanges (Nov.15) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20111115a.html Nov.15 Zero Kilometer Marker (Nov.10) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20111110a.html Nov.10 Deputy Secretary Burns Visits Japan (Nov.8) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20111108a.html Nov.8 The Statue of Liberty (Nov.4) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20111104a.html Nov.4 Guest Blog: Learning about Japanese Agriculture (Nov.1) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20111101a.html Nov.1 Global Entry Program (Oct.28) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20111028a.html Oct.28 Atago Shrine (Oct.25) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20111025a.html Oct.25 Separated Spouses (Oct.21) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20111021a.html Oct.21 Guest Blog: Taking Japanese Ramen to Africa (Oct.18) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20111018a.html Oct.18 American Diplomats Benefit from Baker-Kato Exchange Program (Oct.14) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20111014a.html Oct.14 Baker-Kato Diplomatic Exchange Program (Oct.11) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20111011a.html Oct.11 Our Flower from Japan (Oct.7) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20111007a.html Oct.7 Sequoias in Tokyo? (Oct.4) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20111004a.html Oct.4 Urban Hiking Along Nikko Onari Michi (Sept.30) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110930a.html Sept.30 Community Friendship Day (Sept.27) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110927a.html Sept.27 Guest Blog: Volunteering to Help Build Homes in Tohoku (Sept.23) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110923a.html Sept.23 Clear Water in the Suizenji Garden (Sept.20) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110920a.html Sept.20 Good Time Charlie's (Sept.16) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110916a.html Sept.16 Remembering 9/11 victims (Sept.13) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110913a.html Sept.13 The Art of Iron and Fire (Sept.9) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110909a.html Sept.9 Travel Friends (Sept.6) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110906a.html Sept.6 Iftar Dinner (Sept.2) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110902a.html Sept.2 Cicadas at Hagi Castle (Aug.30) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110830a.html Aug.30 The Power of Ideas (Aug.26) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110826a.html Aug.26 Aibagawa and the Old Katsura Taro Residence (Aug.23) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110823a.html Aug.23 Yard Sale (Aug.19) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110819a.html Aug.19 Commodore Perry Anniversary in Yokosuka (Aug.16) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110816a.html Aug.16 California Roots (Aug.12) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110812a.html Aug.12 Giant Sequoia (Aug.9) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110809a.html Aug.9 Bountiful California Harvest (Aug.5) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110805a.html Aug.5 Hawaii Rainbows (Aug.2) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110802a.html Aug.2 Unexpected Discoveries - Kiyosumi Gardens (July29) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110729a.html July29 Tokyo Sky Tree (July26) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110726a.html July26 Guest blog: Interning in the Embassy Public Affairs Section (July22) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110722a.html July22 Guest Blog: Celebrating Japanese Culture and U.S.-Japan ties in San Diego (July19) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110719a.html July19 Old Tokaido (July15) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110715a.html July15 Clappers (July12) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110712a.html July12 Celebrating Independence Day in Tokyo (July8) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110708a.html July8 Red, White and Blue Ikebana (July5) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110705a.html July5 Guest Blog: Square Dancing in Japan (July1) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110701a.html July1 Food Safety (June28) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110628a.html June28 Guest Blog: My Experience as a Volunteer (June24) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110624a.html June24 Garden Party (June21) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110621a.html June21 Yokohama Archives (June17) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110617a.html June17 Sojiji Temple (June14) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110614a.html June14 Namamugi, My Old Neighborhood (June10) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110610a.html June10 Slippers (June7) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110607a.html June7 Guest Blog: People Helping People (June3) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110603a.html June3 Byodoin Temple in Uji (May31) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110531a.html May31 Guest Blog: U.S.-Japan Cultural Exchange in Iwate (May27) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110527a.html May27 Japan-America Societies (May24) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110524a.html May24 Kizuna (Close Ties) (May20) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110520a.html May20 Guest Blog: First Female Diplomatic Driver (May17) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110517a.html May17 Embassy Authors (May13) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110513a.html May13 Pets in a Disaster (May10) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110510a.html May10 Uji Tea Shop (May6) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110506a.html May6 Guest Blog: National Science Foundation Assists Disaster Response (April29) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110429a.html April29 Guest Blog: A Milestone for Japanese Sportswriters (April26) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110426a.html April26 Students Helping Students (April22) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110422a.html April22 Secretary of State Clinton Visits Japan (April19) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110419a.html April19 Riverside and Sendai - Sister Cities (April15) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110415a.html April15 National Cathedral Service for Japan (April11) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110411a.html April11 Guest Blog: Helping Japan Respond to a Nuclear Crisis (April8) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110408a.html April8 "I am a 14-year-old Japanese." (April5) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110405a.html April5 Cherry Blossom Letters (April1) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110401a.html April1 Guest Blog: Helping our Japanese Friends (March29) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110329a.html March29 President Obama Expresses Condolences (March25) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110325a.html March25 Guest Blog: Ongoing Earthquake Response (March23) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110323a.html March23 Earthquake and Tsunami (March15) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110315a.html March15 Guest Blog: International Women's Day (March11) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110311a.html March11 Sato Sensei (March8) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110308a.html March8 Champon or Sara Udon? (March4) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110304a.html March4 Dejima (March1) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110301a.html March1 Walking in Nagasaki (Feb.25) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110225a.html Feb.25 Suwa Shrine's Koma-inu (Feb.22) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110222a.html Feb.22 Nagasaki: A City of Cultural Exchange (Feb.18) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110218a.html Feb.18 Press Conference (Feb.15) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110215a.html Feb.15 Aoi-kai (Feb.10) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110210a.html Feb.10 Working together to Fight Cancer (Feb.8) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110208a.html Feb.8 Resupplying the International Space Station (Feb.4) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110204a.html Feb.4 A Drive to Remember in Tokyo (Feb.1) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110201a.html Feb.1 Religious Freedom (Jan.28) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110128a.html Jan.28 Student Exchanges in Fukui (Jan.25) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110125a.html Jan.25 Copying Sutras at Eiheiji Temple (Jan.21) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110121a.html Jan.21 Rice Bowl (Jan.18) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110118a.html Jan.18 I Have a Dream (Jan.14) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110114a.html Jan.14 Fukubukuro - "Good Luck Bags" (Jan.11) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110111a.html Jan.11 Pounding "Mochi" (Jan.7) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110107a.html Jan.7 Bridging the Year with "Toshi-Koshi Soba" (Jan.4) http://zblog.japan.usembassy.gov/e/zblog-e20110104a.html Jan.4