Me? Well, I am 100% American with Norwegian heritage. I lived in Kobe, Japan for awhile, and now travel to Japan frequently. Co-authoring a book. I take photos when I have time, or when I'm not watching basketball. I have a MA in history with a specialty in Japanese history/philosophy. I plan to pursue a PhD again sometime if I can work up the will power. I am entertaining the idea of moving back to Japan, or re-locating elsewhere to find acceptable work. I guess we will see where life takes me.
Yukio Mishima once said that it is impossible for the foreign mind to comprehend the true essence of Japan. However, I have done my best to treat each topic appropriately. My photos aren't necessarily the best, but I hope that you will appreciate them for their historical significance. If you are looking for something specific, I have a lot of other Japan pics that are not posted--please feel free to ask.
My photos have appeared in:
Studio Classroom #12 (December 2009)
LWF Bible Studies #6 (2009)
University of Minnesota Dept. of Landscape & Architecture promotional posters (2009)
It's a Beautiful World (2009)
Pharmacies of the World (2009)
En Route #1 (2009)
Nederlands Tijschift voor Geneeskunde #4 (2008)
Treasures of the Dragon (2007)
Mythologies of the World (TBA)
Hot & Cool Guides: Japanese Culture (TBA)
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Testimonials (8)
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nagoya1534 says:
"Thanks for adding me as a contact. A friend of Nobunaga is a friend of mine. :-)"
31st May, 2009
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Iyoku says:
"Hello Thks a lot to add me ; )"
15th February, 2009
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jillibean23 says:
"yay! thanks for the contact add! :)"
2nd February, 2009
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neueliebeyokohama says:
"Hi there, thank you for adding me as a contact.
And also for being the first to comment on my pictures
since I made the account."8th December, 2008
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crapaudin says:
"THANK YOU FOR YOUR ADD !
:D
(and you are my first "contact-friend "now ^^)
vincent from French Guiana"17th September, 2008
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babyabby10 says:
"thank you! ^.~"
4th July, 2008
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qh♣p says:
"His photo catches Japanese fantastic landscape.
I think you are Japanese than me♪
and more,you are first person who gave comments I started since march, 2008.
I hope i can communicate you long time.
of course,your face is very good looking!!
(v^ー°)"3rd July, 2008
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spicy.asian says:
"Hi I'm glad to see someone who likes my country taking nice pics and promoting the good sides :)
Thanks for the great works!"27th November, 2007
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