I joined a walking tour of Karl Marx in London. It was a very cold day. I was frozen to my bones after walking outside for three hours. But, the tour was interesting. Our guide, Heiko, explained about his life and thought in detail while w…

I visited the Geffrye Museum in London. The museum is located in the northeast of London, near the Hoxton station. I headed for the museum from the Tower of London. I thought it would take about 30 minutes, but it took more than double. So…

I enjoyed watching Billy Elliot the Musical at the Victoria Palace Theatre.Although I enjoyed musicals several times in New York City, it was my first time to see a musical in London. I chose a British story because I want to know more abo…

2月19日から22日までは、レスターとロンドンの旅。旅の記録、まずはレスター大学訪問！I went on a trip to Leicester and London on 19th to 22nd February. On Friday I visited the University of Leicester with my colleagues. The University of Leice…

Today I went to an organ recital at the Chapel of the New College, Oxford. It was my first time to enjoy an organ recital. The New College, despite the name, is one of the oldest colleges of Oxford. It was founded in 1379. It has the beaut…

I feel like doing some cultural activities on weekends. Today, I visited the Ashmolean Museum.This museum is the first university museum in the world. Its first building was built in 1678–1683 to house "the Cabinet of curiosities" that Eli…

Last night, I enjoyed the High Table Dinner with Duncan, who I admire.We enjoyed talking about a variety of things. I also joined a conversation with other professors including Professor John H. Goldthorpe. Although I'm always em- barrasse…

I enjoyed dinner at "the high table" at Nuffied College tonight.This is very sophisticated style of dinner. There are many rules to enjoy the dinner. We have to book a seat in advance. Faculties including senior fellows and postdoc wear a …