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 […]
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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,
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If you search for “Japan’s Best Hidden Nature Spots”, some of the first images that pop up are of an eerie-looking body of blue liquid with straggly dead trees emerging from the middle. Is this really Japan? Where is this place, and how is it so blue? This magical blue beauty is called Shiogane Blue
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Visitors flock to Furano in Hokkaido during the summer months to catch a glimpse of the expansive lavender fields. What’s the best way to finish off a day of walking through these fields of purple? Cooling off with an icy melon smoothie and chomping down on a slice of freshly cut cantaloupe! Furano in Hokkaido
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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
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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
What is the JLPT (Japanese Langauge Proficiency Test)? Are you studying Japanese and looking to test your ability? If so, you are most likely going to take the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) or nihongo nou ryoku shiken (日本語能力試験). There are several other Japanese language tests (the Jtest) for example, but the JLPT is considered
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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. After a wonderful few weeks back in the US, it finally became time to make the journey across the Pacific Ocean once
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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
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