Photo Essay #1
Cultural Exchange
Rather than letting an unexpected job layoff faze him, former NYC label promotion person Jozen Gibson seized the opportunity to do something more meaningful. He moved to the Gifu prefecture, in the heart of Japan, to become an English teacher and reconnect with his Japanese heritage. Luckily for us, Jozen has been documenting his cultural adventures, so please enjoy his photos and commentary of a recent visit to some inspiring Japanese temples!
Photo Essay #1
Message Jozen Gibson and tell him what you think or email him directly at jtgibson@att.net
By Ray Tamarra on 2/3/2006
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posted by: flowerchild on 02/3/2006 at 10:26 pm
excellent photojournalism…..I really enjoyed your flix and the commentary.
I hope you found what you were looking for in Japan.
peace
posted by: cacy forgenie on 02/3/2006 at 10:26 pm
Hey, Jozen
Your photographs and commentary was moving. I can’t wait to go back to Japan.
posted by: Elix Brown on 02/3/2006 at 10:26 pm
Joz. Congrats to you for real. You are still the best DJ ever to play at Club XVI(16)
posted by: Mayumi on 02/3/2006 at 10:26 pm
Hey! I really enjoyed your photographs and commentary. I visit Japan about once a year, and last year I went to Kamakura too! I have some beautiful pics. You took me there all over again. I’m 1/2 Jap and 1/2 black too! And my favorite cousin’s name is Akimi San! Big ups to my blasian peeps! Hope to hear from you!
posted by: Joy Tribble on 02/3/2006 at 10:26 pm
Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing! Great pics!
Joy
posted by: Kaye Dunaway on 02/3/2006 at 10:26 pm
Hey Jozen! Nice to see you doing ya thang!! Holla at ya homegirl!!
posted by: Demetria Lucas on 02/3/2006 at 10:26 pm
Thank you for the pictures. Now I want to go to Japan and see it all for myself.
posted by: The God on 02/3/2006 at 10:26 pm
I see why you always tell Me to put captions on my pics. Still JoZen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Waiting on them pics that will have you behind turntables… Holla at the God
posted by: LadyOent on 02/3/2006 at 10:26 pm
Congrats Jozen!! You were one of the best College Reps and Assistants that Atlantic ever had, and we all know it. Glad to see you are still holding it down!!
posted by: Stefanie aka Jacky Lee on 02/3/2006 at 10:26 pm
enjoyed the picture journey immensely! I lived in Japan as a little girl, brought back alot of memories.
posted by: Aaliyah Najieb on 02/3/2006 at 10:26 pm
Hey Jozen, great to see you’re doing well in Japan. MTC shoutin’ you out and the pics are beautiful. Best wishes in your endeavors!
posted by: Ricky Caps on 02/3/2006 at 10:26 pm
Hey homie. It is great to see how happy you are out there. I am sure you have gained some priceless memories. I look forward to seeing you soon.
posted by: Wally Sparks on 02/3/2006 at 10:26 pm
Yo Jozen… great to see what you are doing over there brother!