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An example of a Sangaku puzzle
that samurai scholars in the 17th
century would create in Japan to test their
intellectual ability. |
Starting off the last week of the academy, the students returned to their busy schedule of classes along with a guest lecture from one of the professors at Randolph-Macon, Dr. David Clark. The lecture tied ideas of Japanese religion, history, mathematics, and art to describe the connections between them and their influence on Japanese culture. An Academy student, Maggie-San, explains the ingenuity of Dr. Clark's ideas: "He was able to tie Bento Boxes (traditional Japanese boxed lunches) into Sangaku equations (theoretical math equations), which I thought was really cool." To relax from the rigorous schedule, the students were able to complete a tear-jerking movie from their last film night. Tomorrow, the students look forward to continuing their study of culture with a traditional Tanabata festival!
- Parrish San
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An intricate Bento Box with characteristics
similar to those of a Sangaku puzzle.
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