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~
Did you know that Japan is a temperate rain forest? I mean, not just one region or city, but the WHOLE COUNTRY. An average of about 13 days in every month in Japan, is rainy. That means 117 days of the whole calendar is raining. But the time it rains the most, is a time… Read More It’s Raining, it’s Pouring, the Old Man is Snoring!
Though you may not have realized, this is my tenth post on this blog!! In honor of this, I would like to write down a detailed introduction of myself, so you can get to know me better! So let’s get started! First let’s summarize what you already know about me (if you have been reading… Read More Tenth Post Celebration!
You may know that Japan is very famous for its comic books (manga) and anime. Many people get interested in Japan because of these two things. But do you know the amount of manga that is sold in Japan every year? Before I tell you the answer, I want to slightly change the subject to…… Read More The Comics Country: Japan (Interesting Facts about Japan #3)
About a week ago, a week of holiday called “Golden Week” ended in Japan. But this time, instead of just a week of vacation, “Golden Week” lasted 10 days. Why? Let me explain. To understand this, you must understand that the Emperor of Japan, Emperor Akihito, retired, making Crown Prince Naruhito the new emperor. This… Read More Too Long of a Vacation!
As you’ve most likely noticed, I haven’t been writing on this blog lately. That’s because my family and I were on a trip to a prefecture called Tottori, located here in Japan: Oh, and maybe I was a little forgetful… But, anyway, today I’d like to share with you the different places we went, in… Read More Vacation at Tottori
There are many mistakes tourists make when going to Japan for the first time. Though some mistakes aren’t that big, some can be fatal! I’m here so you don’t have to make these mistakes, so here are 3 common mistakes tourists make in Japan. Enjoy! #1 Tip the Waiter/Waitress Not only is this unnecessary, it… Read More 3 Common Mistakes Tourists Make in Japan
Life in Kyoto 