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Please note that the following is written for informational purposes only. As the rules and requirements are always changing, I recommend each person do thorough research that pertains to their particular travel situation. It’s Spring 2022, how time flies! Unfortunately, however, the coronavirus is still with us and affecting many aspects of daily life including […]

Celebrating the New Year, oshogatsu (お正月), is one of the most important holidays in Japan and takes place from December 31- January 3rd. During this period, special foods are eaten, sayings of gratitude are exchanged, and auspicious decorations are displayed. Additionally, it is one of the few times during the year you can expect almost

It has been too long since my last blog post, thanks to JLPT studies and the grind of looking for a job here…? I really wanted to write about the beautiful fall colors in Hiroshima and the delicious grill-it-yourself oyster huts in Itoshima, but for now those stories will have to wait as there is

What is Summer Like in Japan? It’s the middle of August, and boy, has it gotten toasty! Every time I step outside, a blanket of warmth envelops me as if I were entering a sauna. (Sometimes this feeling takes me completely by surprise, especially if I’ve spent all day indoors) ?. Hello, 90% humidity! The