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Matt Holland

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About Matt Holland

3 posts · joined 2009-07-26

In a 15-second description, I'm an International Business major, studying, teaching, and researching in Kyoto. On weekdays, I run very early, study and/or work all day, and get in some computer/book/skype time late at night. Weekends I get to explore, eat, drink, travel, and enjoy life with my wonderful girlfriend. Sweet! My website is Feedbackward, and I'm a contributing author with the Japan team at Global Voices.

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November 17th, 2009

Japan: Deer wrangling and antler-cutting in Nara

Matt Holland · 15:45, November 17th, 2009 · East Asia
Nestled in the heart of the Kansai region of Japan, Nara City exudes a subdued atmosphere unique from its neighboring Osaka and Kyoto. If there is a particular symbol of Nara recognized nationwide, it is either the Buddha of Todai-ji (東大寺) or the deer of Nara Park. Over the long ... 0 comments  · read »

October 21st, 2009

Inheritance tax and children in limbo: adoption in Japan.

Matt Holland · 11:46 · East Asia
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Adoption in Japan is a statistically under-represented, multi-dimensional issue. Young families seeking children, inheritance tax-evading grandchild adoptions, conservative opposition to confusing family blood-lines, and loosely regulated groups illegally netting profit from international adoptions out of Japan. 0 comments  · read »

August 4th, 2009

The Sun went out over Japan recently.

Matt Holland · 04:33 · East Asia
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The Sun grew dark and the morning skies dimmed down just before 11:00am on July 22, 2009 in Japan, where it has been more than four decades since a total solar eclipse has been visible. 1 comment  · read »