Goshoin number two is from the 大本願* (Daihongan), a temple in the Zenkōji complex. I’ll be honest, I mostly got […]
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What is a 御朱印?
A 御朱印 (goshuin) is a specific kind of stamp that you can get at temples across Japan. They usually cost […]
飯縄山 — Mt. Iizuna
Even though it seems to have been raining every weekend for forever, I managed to find a brief lapse in […]
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 🙂 […]
シナノフェス — Shinano Fest
Last weekend, I went to Shinano Fest, a new festival that takes place on Kurohime by the Fairy Tale Museum. […]
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 […]
A Passport and Chopsticks 