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Tales of an American English Teacher in Japan

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Pokémon and Holiday Donuts in Japan

Pokémon and Holiday Donuts in Japan

I went to Mister Donut (Japan’s chain donut store), and they had Pikachu and Pokéball donuts to celebrate the new […]

November 21, 2018 2
御朱印第38号 — 小菅神社

御朱印第38号 — 小菅神社

Is it possible to get tired of fall colors? I think not! Goshuin number 38 is from 小菅神社 (Kosuge Shrine), […]

November 20, 2018 0
A Hint of Winter

A Hint of Winter

Lots of funny and interesting things have been happening recently, so let’s start with the highlights! I went to Mister […]

November 18, 2018 2
焼き鳥 — Yakitori

焼き鳥 — Yakitori

Found in konbini (convenience stores), restaurants, grocery stores, and at festivals, these skewers of chicken are a classic Japanese food. […]

November 17, 2018 1
チキンカツ — Chicken Katsu

チキンカツ — Chicken Katsu

Simply put, chicken katsu is a flattened piece of chicken that’s been fried, kind of like chicken tenders. This is […]

November 15, 2018 1
御朱印第37号ー浅間山観音堂

御朱印第37号ー浅間山観音堂

Goshuin number 37 is from 浅間山観音堂 (Mt. Asama Kannon Temple). It is built in the middle of the Onioshidashi Park […]

November 13, 2018 0
清津渓谷 — Kiyotsu Gorge

清津渓谷 — Kiyotsu Gorge

I stumbled across this gorge while looking for places to go in Niigata. Apparently it’s one of the top three […]

November 11, 2018 0
春日山城跡 — Kasugayama Castle Ruins

春日山城跡 — Kasugayama Castle Ruins

Have you ever gone somewhere, super excited for another day of taking pictures, only to pull your camera out and […]

November 8, 2018 0
御朱印第36号ー林泉寺

御朱印第36号ー林泉寺

Goshuin number 36 is from 林泉寺 (Rinsen Temple), a quiet and beautiful temple very close to the Kasugayama Shrine and […]

November 6, 2018 0
御朱印第35号ー春日山神社

御朱印第35号ー春日山神社

Goshuin number 35 is from 春日山神社 (Kasugayama Shrine). This shrine can be found at the bottom of the Kasugayama Castle […]

October 30, 2018 1

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