Who has heard of Fukuoka? I know at least I sure hadn’t before coming to Japan. Japan is made up of many islands, but the main three islands…
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For those of you that know me, one of the first descriptors that may come to mind for me is A-type personality. I love, and often need, every…
(Before reading, don’t worry about the title; even cheap sushi is good sushi in Japan!) This weekend was a lot more laid back for me compared to other…
I spend every day of the work week in a lab, a science major’s dream. I get to work on a project for the BioChemical team of Osaka…
While interning in Japan, I was lucky enough to have my family come visit me for 6 days! While it was initially exciting, the thought of seeing my…
Cherry blossom season in Japan is incomparable with anywhere in the world (sorry, that includes you Washington DC) from sheer abundance to endless varieties to traditions of having…
I am obsessed with Kyoto. This has been my third trip to Kyoto and I still haven’t seen everything! Kyoto boasts over 1600 temples and old fashioned Japanese…
On yet another Tokyo adventure, I stayed in the Wise Owl Hostels, featuring capsule beds! They are like your own little private room; I immediately fell in love.…
Hiroshima is one of those places everyone wants to go to because of its historical significance in world war 2, little do many foreigners remember there is more…
Today was probably one of the most exciting days for me since I have been in Japan: I went to Universal Studios Japan (USJ)!! I have wanted to…
Anytime anyone ever asked me if I like to eat crab I would have said no. I had never actually tried crab, but crab lies in the same…
Anytime anyone ever asked me if I like to eat crab I would have said no. I had never actually tried crab, but crab lies in the same…
About half a week before going to Kobe, I asked around what people in my laboratory and dormitory suggested. After giving me a “why are you going there”…
A coworker recommended Monter au Plus Patisserie for my next outing, and so when sightseeing had lulled I decided to treat myself to a fancy afternoon. My coworker…
Last time I was in Tokyo, I was hoping I had seen more of the craziness Tokyo is known for, and my goodness did I find more than…
Embracing being the classic Osaka tourist, I headed out to explore Osaka’s Aquarium: Kaiyukan. The aquarium borders the ocean and a shopping mall. Kaiyukan is famous for its…