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NSF Summer Institute in Japan 1995

I was part of the 1995 NSF Summer Institute Program, which sends graduate students in science and engineering to Japan for two months to conduct research, study the language, and experience the culture. I was hosted by the University of Tsukuba, an hour or so NE of Tokyo. Below are some photos and links for Japan in general, plus some examples of the work I did at my host institution.

Travel


Himeji: Kakuro-jo or the "White Egret Castle"

Mt. Fuji: the summit just after sunrise

Tokyo: garden outside the Imperial Palace

Tokyo: Akihabara, the electronics market district

Hiroshima: the "A-Bomb Dome," as it's generally referred to on English-language signs, is the only bomb-damaged building preserved in the Peace Park. A visit here is very sobering.

Iwakuni: Kintai-Kyo or the "Bridge of the Silver Brocade Sash"

Nara: Horyu-ji temple is the site of some of the world's oldest wooden buildings, built around 600 AD. This is one of the temple visits I enjoyed most, partly because it is somewhat isolated and the grounds were nearly empty while I was there.


Research


[PICTURE] An example of the 3D MR brain reconstructions I did at my host institution, the Department of Radiology at the University of Tsukuba. Some other visualizations (all done using AVS software) follow.

3D isosurface with excavated section.

3D isosurface again, with 2D image overlay.

Research Abstract Summary of research conducted during the Summer Institute


Japan Links

Japan Information (NTT)
Japan Information (JNTO)
Hello Japan
AIST : Agency of Industrial Science and Technology
Army Area Handbook
Scenery and Art
Tsukuba Research Center
Universities
University of Tokyo
Computing: UW Technical Japanese site
Language
Japan in Seattle

[PICTURE] Original poster for Godzilla

[PICTURE] A tough commute in Tokyo

Daniel Leotta, PhD
Email: leotta@u.washington.edu
Web: http://staff.washington.edu/leotta/