Posts about the wonders (and weirdness) about living in Japan!
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! ?
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 – …
I’ve seen so busy settling into Fukuoka that this post is coming later than expected! It’s been a month since leaving my homestay in Tokyo – but because late is better than never, here we go! ?
A poem about my first Kakigoya (oyster hut) experience. First weekend with host family, driving around- lots of shrines to see. An afternoon stop by the ocean shore, to a small food stand – seafood galore. How to fight the biting chill? With fresh oysters on a flaming grill. Newly equipped with a safety glove, cooking …
Kakigoya (Oyster Huts): A Fukuoka Winter Specialty Read More »
First week of Japanese language school and living abroad in Fukuoka, done! As expected, it went by in a snap.
Welcome to winter in Fukuoka! We have had snow the past two days (at an unprecedented amount), and the air has been colder than almost all the previous winters. Though I have been enjoying the beauty and whiteness that has transformed the city around me, I am most certainly not used to the biting chill …
Good morning 2021, it’s finally a new year! To start off on the right foot, I was excited to follow Japanese tradition and eat Osechi Ryori for the first meal of the year. This fare consists of colorful dishes arranged in separate compartments of a black box called jubako. In old times, cooking was not …
The First Meal of the Year: Osechi Ryori (おせち料理) Read More »
I can’t believe it’s New Year’s Eve! (Partly because I’ve lost track of time from the monotony of quarantine, and partly because it feels like half of me is still living 17 hours behind in California time.) But, regardless of my inner clock’s dysfunctionality, it’s the 31st of December here in Japan which means the …
The Last Meal of the Year: Toshikoshi Soba and Tempura Read More »