One thing that has consistently captivated and delighted me during my tenure here in Japan are the changing seasons. For the first time in my...
An unexpected trip to Hong Kong in 2011 marked my first venture into Asia. Even today, every thought of Hong Kong brings back so many positive...
When I moved from Kanazawa to Tokyo in 2019, I moved into a sharehouse, a common option for those who want to save money, have...
After living in Fukushima for five years and Kyoto for two, I've always had a special place in my palate for hometown produce. Every season my...
Thursday's Cafe: Fragrant and Heartwarming 'Moksha Chai' If there was only one coffee shop I could go to for a while, the Aroma Café...
As the clock strikes 8 A.M., Big Ben’s chime rings out through my school’s speaker system to let the students know that classes are about to...
Teaching English in Japan: Using Songs, Snacks, and Word Games in Kindergarten It’s a quiet morning just like any other. The birds are chirping,...
Is anything ever truly by chance? On a whim I planned a getaway to Mitakesan, a village perched on the top of Mt. Mitake...
Everything is on the formal side. From smart suits (everyone more or less wears the same black one) to set phrases that are used for...
Teaching English in Japan: The Rewards of Being on the JET Programme My personal experiences as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) teaching English...
In 2016, the Tabelog Awards to honor the most revered food and restaurants in Japan was established. It’s the Grammys of Japanese cuisine, and the...
The pub — short for “public house” — has long been established as part of daily life in Britain. Not only a place to...
