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Planning how to spend your time while in Fukuoka? A trip to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is a must! Not only are the grounds beautiful and filled with other smaller shrines, but the area is easy to access by train (only 40 minutes from the center of the city) and there is a fun shopping street […]
Day Trip to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine from Central Fukuoka Read More »
This weekend was cold and rainy so naturally I spent my Saturday exploring the exciting and wonderous place that is… Costco! My host mother had planned on doing some weekend shopping, so I was excited to tag along and see what, (if anything) was different than our Costco back at home.
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 up morsels for all to love.Juices bubble,
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
Yesterday I got a special evening glimpse of Mt. Fuji during my onsen bath. Motivated by the incredible sight, I decided to try my luck at a sunrise viewing. I woke up at 4 am, packed my camera and sleepily left my room. I made my way back down to the lake area where I
A weekend of Mt. Fuji viewing attempts. With one full weekend left before leaving Japan, I was intent on finding a good place to visit. After a bit of research, I settled on Kawaguchiko, a small area surrounding Lake Kawaguchi known for its good views of Mt. Fuji. Most people come to this area as
Lunch in American Village After parting with my host family, I was able to meet up with a friend who was staying in Okinawa. Together we walked around American Village, a small part of the island dedicated to “American culture”. The place had an old-town, nostalgic vibe with many clothing stores and restaurants scattered about.
Okinawa’s American Village, Rooftop Views, and Snake Liquor Read More »
I quickly found out that my host family loved water activities and I was thrilled to join them on a few boating and snorkeling adventures. The first time we went out was during the evening after the last day of class. We drove to Ginowan Port just as the sun was setting below the horizon.
