Blogs by JASNE/JANAFA-Newport Members
Please check out the links to blogs and YouTube channels by our members. One is written by Dr. Matthew Calbraith Perry about his ancestor Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry's expedition to Japan and Dr. Perry's adventures in support of Japan-America relations. Another is by CAPT (ret) Rob Dahlin and explores the maritime history connecting our two great nations. The third is a YouTube channel by Mimi Morimura that includes her trips back to Japan plus culture, language, and history.
Dr. Matthew C. Perry writes a blog in English and Japanese about his ancestor Commodore Perry's expedition to Japan and subsequent "opening of Japan" as well as his own adventures promoting a close friendship between Japan and America.
The Japan-America Maritime History Blog will attempt to describe the history of maritime relations between the United States of America and Japan in very short posts. Posts are written by Rob Dahlin (CAPT, USN, retired).
Mimi is a cross culture educator, promoter of US-Japan friendship, a world adventurer, a retired teacher and so much more. She is from Hyogo, Japan, now lives in Rhode Island.
She says, "Enjoy traveling, eating, and learning about healthy life. Seek positive thinking. Laugh at your own mistakes. It’s okay. All other people look so perfect. Don’t worry. You are fantastic too. Peace and friendship among all people."