Catching up with the Koto at the 2013 Calgary Omatsuri

The koto is a large stringed instrument from Japan (via China). Learn more about the koto in the clip and my interview with Mizue Asai-Kaufmann and Kaori Akiyama at the Calgary Japanese Festival.

Midnight Taiko Drummers at the Calgary Japanese Festival

Clips from the Midnight Taiko Drummers' performance at the Calgary Omatsuri as well as my interview with them. Pity the camera didn't catch the part when Jenny-san steals the mic and doesn't let go until several minutes after the interview was complete.

Interview with Calgary Omatsuri Talent Show Performers

I have a great chat with Bryan and Colton, who performed at the Calgary Japanese Festival's Anime and Talent Show last month.

Playing a Game of Patience with WordPress Multisite

The first week of teaching is usually hectic and draining. Try adding eight broken websites to that and you get my week.