I love going to different cafes to hang out, study, and write the occasional blog post. This has been a wonderful way to explore more of Fukuoka, try local foods, and discover cool new places! One of the cafes I visited boasted a HUGE umeshu (plum wine) menu. For those who also enjoy this sweet […]
This page contains affiliate links – I may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links. Studying Japanese- An Update! I’ve been in Japan for just about four months! Since becoming more proficient is one of my big goals during this time abroad, here is a little update on my Japanese learning progress
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*Warning: reading this post might make you drool… If you didn’t know already- I am a big sucker for fried foods. I can do without sweets and candies, it’s fried dishes that are my personal indulgence. The hot, crispness that food attains after a quick battering and dip in hot oil never fails to awaken
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In the spring, large fields of nanohana can be found blooming all over Japan. Eager to frolic amongst the beautiful colors, I planned a trip to see this special plant for myself.
A weekend visiting Yanagawa, “the Venice of Japan”. Yanagawa is famous for its canals and punting tours, unagi dishes (like seriomushi), beautiful cherry blossoms, and the hina-matsuri (Girl’s Day or Doll Festival)!
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Sakurajima is the iconic symbol of Kagoshima and is a great place to visit as it is just a short ferry ride away. When I visited, I rented a bike and explored the 36km (22m) perimeter of the island in a challenging yet fulfilling adventure.
Here in Fukuoka, the weather is getting warmer (though there is still the occasional rain storm), vibrantly colored flowers are blooming in parks around the city, and best of all, cherry blossom (sakura) season is upon us! ?
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Karato Market Overview Karato Market is a seafood hub in Yamaguchi Prefecture that is well known for its assorted pufferfish (fugu) offerings and other rare ocean delicacies. This market is a great place to add to your itinerary when making a day trip from Fukuoka or when staying near Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi. Unlike Tokyo’s famous Tsukiji
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Today in class we learned the grammar patterns for giving and receiving items. To illustrate these different scenarios, my teacher taught to us about different holidays and situations in Japan where gifts are exchanged. It was really interesting to hear about these traditions and customs so I wanted to share what I learned! 2/14 –
