This is my first experience of traveling abroad, and I am continually surprised at the differences between Japan and Ethiopia. When I walk down the street, I am often spoken to people, “Hello! 你好! ሰላም! ሰላማዊ ነው? Unlike in Japan, I am not accustomed to driving on the left side […]
MNGD: Addis Ababa
Back to Ethiopia! Aroma of Coffee I have been back in Ethiopia since late August and have restarted my research activities . What is it that makes you realize that you have returned to the place? For me, it is often the smell. In Ethiopia, the smoke and aroma of […]
Happy New Year! I have not developed a time machine… I am serious. On September 11th in the Gregorian calendar, Ethiopia celebrated the New Year, and the Ethiopian calendar year 2015 has begun. The decorations of the small yellow flower, Adey Abeba, the symbol of the New Year, is everywhere […]