A 御朱印 (goshuin) is a specific kind of stamp that you can get at temples across Japan. They usually cost […]
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お好み焼き ― Okonomiyaki
My mouth is watering already….. Okonomiyaki is probably my favorite Japanese dish, and I’m not sure why. Maybe it’s the […]

Ode to Fuzzy Socks and Kotatsu
Ohhhhhh fuzzy socks. How I love you so. You keep the frigid clutches of frostbite away from my poor, defenseless […]

Gaijin Traps and Potholes
I’m posting this story reeeally late, but better late than never right? It’s about the adventures a friend of mine […]

黒姫コスモス — Kurohime Cosmos
After a lovely cruise around Lake Nojiri followed by some amazing blueberry ice cream, I found myself close to the […]

妙高イルミネーション — Myoko Happiness Illumination
One of the fourth grade teachers came to me the other day and said, “Some other teachers and I are […]

Cupcakes and Cute Students
LOTS has happened since I started school about 10 days ago – I’ll give you guys the highlights 🙂 […]

An Extended Overview of My Current Lifestyle
Well, I’ve been in Japan for a little over a week now, so time to write a blog post! I […]
Junior Mints and Hercules
Whaaaaaaat? You say I’m leaving tomorrow for Japan??? I still can’t believe it. I am going to board a plane […]
Things to Accomplish
UPDATED 9/3/17 — goal number 5 was added 10/23/17 — goal number 6 was added I’ve been thinking about Japan […]