Today I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Okinawa for a week of teaching. After having spent a couple of weeks in Tokyo, I was excited for the change in culture, scenery, and daily life. After touching down in Naha airport, I was welcomed to the (new) island by my host mom. I was […]
Tsukiji Fish Market is one of Tokyo’s top places to see. Two days before I visited, a fire burned down a section of the market. However, I was lucky that most of it was still open for exploration when I arrived. There has been talk of relocation, so for those who want to see it
Finally, a post dedicated just to food! Since I have been able to consume many different dishes here in Japan, this (and following) food posts will talk about some of the best restaurants I have eaten at, the most beautiful presentations I have seen, and the interesting experiences I have had regarding food. This post
One of the cultural experiences I got to partake in was being dressed in a traditional kimono + accessories and walking around a street festival. I had never been to a kimono rental shop before so I was looking forward to seeing how the dressing process worked. As soon as I entered the shop, ladies
Over the weekend I was able to reunite with some friends from last year’s Japan adventures. We had planned on having an afternoon BBQ, but I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. My friend Jason and I arrived at Futakoshinchi Station in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, where we picked up marshmallows, drinks, ice, and some other snacks
After training and orientation concluded, it was time for a weekend retreat in Hakone, a town known for its mountainous nature, lake, and onsen (hot springs). I picked up a tuna sashimi bento from the expansive food court underneath Shinjuku station and boarded the Romance Car (the express train to Hakone) with over 80 other
Today I finally travelled to Nara, the first permanent capital of Japan. Being my last day in the Kansai region, I figured this was the perfect place to check off my travel list. After arriving at Nara Station, my first destination was to find to Naramachi, a neighborhood of streets lined with old shops, houses,
As you may have been able to tell, I am quite excited to be in Japan because of all the delicious food. After brainstorming several possible cities to visit this past weekend, I decided it was time to treat myself to a meal in Kobe. I had a couple of places in mind, one of
Biking around Teshima Island Even after a jam packed day in Naoshima the day before, I woke up early once more to catch the ferry for another day of adventure. This time I was bound for Teshima, an island just east of Naoshima. The ferry ride was a little longer than to Naoshima, but soon
