The importance of experiencing the East Asian elements that surround us.

[Rob_Hugo@PortNW]

I will be walking the streets adjacent to the Japanese American Museum (Little Tokyo) this coming Friday. I have been in the area previously, but I needed to refresh my mind so I decided to come on my own and visit the area one more time before the field trip. This was my third time in the area, and I was amazed at how each time I see something I had not seen before. Anyways. I want to encourage teachers to make whatever possible ( and believe me I know is not easy) to take students out of the classroom to see things that perhaps they will not try to see on their own. East Asia communities have created their little tows such as Little Tokyo, China Town, Korea Town, and even in Olvera Street there is a Chinese American Museum, all with bits and pieces of the real thing. If traveling over seas is out of the question, taking them to see these places could be a step forward. Allowing students to see objects and people speaking the language is a great eye opener, especially for those kids that never leave their neighborhood.

[Anonymous]

I love the way Japan, Korea, and Chinatown are close to one another. You might want to check out some of the cuisines -- may I suggest the Ramen shops or the Curry House? A visit to the Japanese American Museum can highlight the event. Plus, check out the Kinokuniya bookstore for Japanese books and school supplies and Marukai Supermarket, just below the bookstore, for some Japanese chocolates and potato chips!

[Anonymous]

This is the perfect place to tell a secret jewel I was introduced to last week. I would love to have us rendezvous during spring break at this location and there are multiple food courts etc. nearby. I wrote up the whole thing but my "log in' timed out so here is the link and the brief from the intro. It is free and open from 10am to 4pm Mon through Friday. It is probably the most impressive collection I have seen of Chinese imperial period art. If you go to Sunrider.com you can get more info on the Chen's, their company (produces food combining Chinese and Western medicine), and their contirvutions to the Olympics, education and the arts.

http://www.chenartgallery.org/

"Welcome to the Chen Art Gallery. This in-house gallery houses Drs. Chen's astounding personal collection of more than 500 rare Chinese pieces dating from the Neolithic Era through the Qing Dynasty. It includes, among other things, a one-of-a-kind replica of a Qing Dynasty Imperial Throne, impressive sculptures, hand-painted manuscripts and priceless artifacts, all presented in a custom-made setting. "

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