Pictured (from L to R): Amelia Bauerly, Joshua Vang, Alison Kettering, Bill Severud, and Lauren Melo

Reactions from the 2000 group:

"I was overwhelmed and humbled by the kindness and generosity of our hosts. The view they allowed us into Japanese life and culture was powerful and unforgettable." - Amelia

"This was one of the richest experiences of my life. I knew Japan was a middle class culture and therefore like ours in many ways. Yet I saw for myself how different they are from us both in their social and aesthetic values. The gardens, for example, are breathtakingly beautiful, but more than that, they are spiritually evocative." - Alison

"I feel that this experience changed my life. The genuine generosity and care we received was unlike anything I have ever experienced. I did everything I could to attempt to thank my Japanese hosts. I am doing everything I can to try and return someday." - Bill

"How does one describe the experience at Technos? I feel that words cannot describe the wonderful experiences that I had encountered during my stay in Japan and Technos. As a quote of mine goes, 'Moments are Temporary, but Memories are Forever.' This experience is one that I will never forget." - Josh