Posts about the wonders (and weirdness) about living in Japan!
Every year on January 7th, a blazing fire cuts through the evening darkness at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. A group of men dressed in colored robes lift massive fans to stoke a fire and send smoke into the air. Another group bashes into the walls of a wooden building to break it down. What is going […]
The days are getting shorter and chillier here in Japan, and people are finally starting to breathe a sigh of relief as the hot and humid summer season is over. I personally could live in eternal summer and wouldn’t mind missing a winter or two, but I’ve learned to see the bright side of these
Miyajima Island’s Momijidani Park – An Amazing Place for Fall Foliage in Japan Read More »
If you are familiar with Japanese culture, you have probably seen in pictures or in real life, women dressed to the nines in beautifully patterned gowns. These lovely robes are called kimonos! In this blog post, learn about a special type of kimono called yukata, including how to rent one to wear yourself when visiting
It’s 3am and you’re walking down the street. In front of you are crowds of men bearing headbands, white shirts, and…. loincloths?! What is this?! Welcome to Fukuoka’s famous Gion Yamakasa Festival! Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival The Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival (博多祇園山笠) is said to be over 770 years old and is one of the main
Fukuoka City’s Famous Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival Read More »
Excuse me, you’re in Japan! Why is this a post about Mexican food?! As much as I love Japanese food and can go weeks enjoying the local cuisine without breaking stride, I still get heavy cravings for “non-Japanese food” from time to time. Most often when one of these cravings hits, it’s for Mexican food.
Tacomia in Fukuoka – Satiate Your Craving For Mexican Food in Japan Read More »
I was recently invited by a friend to join a KitKat tasting challenge. Free food? The potential to win money? Sign me up! Growing up, Kitkats were never one of my favorite candies as sour patch watermelons and other gummies were more my thing. However, I wanted to expand my knowledge about this breakable, sharable
Japan’s Special KitKat Flavors and Tasting Challenge Read More »
A couple of months ago I finally graduated! No, not from high school or college, but from Japanese Language school! I spent the last year and a half as a language student in Japan, and wow, it was quite an experience. I am sure that there are many of you who are considering studying Japanese,
1.5 Years Studying Japanese at GenkiJACs Language School in Fukuoka Read More »
Hokkaido and Furano in the Summer Many people know that Hokkaido in Northern Japan boasts some of the best winter slopes and a magnificent Snow Festival. But did you know that Hokkaido is also a great place to escape from the summer heat and enjoy delicious dairy products? The sprawling countryside that makes up the
Furano Cheese Factory in Hokkaido – Make Your Own Mascarpone Cheese! Read More »
Are you studying for the JLPT (Japanese language proficiency test?) If so, you have come to the right place! Here you will find a collection of strategies and resources for your studies. This page contains affiliate links – I may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links. If you don’t know what
