Now, I think all of you who have read my 3 Differences post, have been long awaiting a post to explain why Japanese people are polite and American people are friendly. Well, now I can finally tell you. So buckle your seatbelts and get ready for the reason Japanese people are so polite! To answer… Read More The Reason Japanese People are Polite
1: Grass, not Tree Yes, you heard that correctly. Bamboo is actually grass, not trees. You might think that it looks totally like a tree with its fat, woody stem like a tree stump. In truth, however, bamboo is the largest member of the grass family. 2: A Meter in Day Some kinds of Japanese… Read More Five Quick Facts about Bamboo (a.k.a Take)
So, a couple things have been going on lately in Japan, so I’ll tell you some, as well as give you updates on my life! (By the way, these kinds of posts will be posted once in two months) Japan #1 Tsuyu just Started The first rainy day of June just past, and my headaches… Read More Update Post #1
It is known to be a very stinky food. The looks aren’t too promising either -some people describe it as looking like boogers swimming in pond scum (sorry). The reality sounds gross too: it is fermented soybeans. Most people think the taste is horrible. It tastes just like it smells. What am I talking about?… Read More The Stinkiest and Healthiest Japanese Food: Natto
Has anyone from Japan (friend, family, etc.) recommended a Japanese food to you – that sounded, well… gross? Have you had an experience where you ate that food, and it was absolutely delectable? Well, whether if you have or haven’t, here are four gross sounding foods that you shouldn’t miss out on eating! 1 Green… Read More Four Super-Delicious Japanese Foods that Sound Horrible in English
My first interview ever on this blog is to to none other than… my dad!!! So, my dad is a part-time teacher at an international school, a preacher at our church, and an excellent father to three children (including me)! So without further ado, let’s get on with the interview! — Q: What is your… Read More Interview #1 ~From the Perspective of my Dad~
Life in Kyoto 