While studying in Tokyo this summer, I took advantage of my free time on the … Read more
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Aug 22
Navigating Japan While Being Gluten & Dairy Free: Tips and Good Places
*As a disclaimer, I am not celiac, just gluten-intolerant, so cross-contamination is not something I … Read more
Jul 11
I’ve Lost My Rose-Tinted Glasses for Japan
This study abroad trip was probably the most stressful thing I’ve prepared for in my … Read more
May 14
A Guide for a Boring Trip to Japan (or Anywhere)
After spending a month in Japan, I believe I have discovered some of the best … Read more
Apr 18
Give Up or Grow
There are times in life when you step out of your comfort zone to do … Read more
Feb 06
Understanding Your Host Country’s History
Before coming to Japan, I was nervous. It is nerve-wracking to enter another country. But … Read more
Dec 21
How to Experience an Onsen (Bathhouse) in Japan
I’ve been living in Japan for the past four months, and it’s been an amazing … Read more
Nov 30
Traveling to Seoul from Tokyo as a Foreign Exchange Student
In May 2023, I left the United States to study abroad for nine months; however, … Read more
Jun 06
How Befriending Strangers Changed My Trip to Japan
Japan has always been at the top of my bucket list to visit, so when … Read more