The audio interview below was the basis for an article
about me by Tanya Cabala, for the White Lake Beacon.
Read the article online HERE.
March 11, 2008
an audio interview
CLICK on a question to HEAR the answer, or right click to
download the audio file.
1. When did you move to
Japan?
2. What was the catalyst for your
move?
3. Why did you choose
Japan?
4. What is/has been your job in
Japan?
5. What was your initial impression of
Japan and the Japanese?
6. How long did it take for you to feel
comfortable in your new country?
7. Where do you live in Japan – can you
describe it?
8. What is the biggest difference in your
life in Japan vs. your former life in the
U.S.?
9. How would you describe the Japanese
people?
10. What is a typical day for you
(activities, etc.)?
11. Can you describe the differences in a
Japanese home vs. an American
home?
12. What are your most prominent memories
of living in Whitehall?
13. If you were to visit the White Lake
area, where would you go and why?
14. Do you have any favorite
teachers?
15. Do you think your education prepared
you (or not) to live in another country?
16. Where did you get your schooling
after high school?
17. What do you miss the most about
living in the U.S. (if anything)?
18. What do you value the most about
living in Japan?
19. How often do you visit the
U.S.?
20. What do you think have been the most
important changes in the U.S. since you left?
21. How do the Japanese view the
U.S./Americans?