The Hardest Part of a Long-Distance Relationship: 12 steps for making it work
Six months after my then-boyfriend and I became “Facebook Official,” he was on a flight back to Japan. I’m not joking. He left exactly on...
View Article8 Foods you should eat in Hakodate: From Mouthwatering to Weird
Hakodate, the southernmost port of Hokkaido, is a perfect place to escape the sweltering summer months on the mainland. With a cool ocean breeze and...
View Article6 Things you shouldn’t say to your Recently Engaged Friend
I am at the age where everyone and their sister is getting engaged (which is sad, because I’m like 21). And yes, I realize this...
View ArticleIka Squid Fishing at the Morning Fish Market: Things to do in Hakodate
Hakodate, the southern section of the Hokkaido island in Japan, has some of the freshest, cheapest, and most interesting seafood I’ve ever seen. Their specialty...
View Article13 Things that about Texas that Surprised me (after I moved back from Tokyo):
At heart (and by birth) I’m Texan. I’m proud of it. But I also haven’t spent a ton of time in Texas since high school....
View ArticleThings to Bring when you climb Mt. Fuji: Packing list for Yoshida Trail
I climbed Mt. Fuji last week. It was terribly fun, but I was also terribly unprepared. I brought too much water, not enough layers, and...
View ArticleHow to make Fake Japanese Prop Food (Melon Parfait)
One of the coolest things in Japan is the fake food. Restaurants across Japan have these vivid display windows filled with lifelike food. It is incredible. Where does this fake … Continue Reading →
View ArticleThings I hate about Japan: Chikan (Perverts)
I hate Chikan. It’s one of the things I can’t stand about Japan (it’s a very short list, I swear). For those of you who don’t know, Chikan are perverts. … Continue Reading →
View ArticleInternational Christian University: Pros and Cons of Dorm Life and Apartment...
Should you live in the International Christian University Dormitories? Good question. I get that a lot. Unfortunately, when you are searching the ICU website, there isn’t a lot of information …...
View ArticleApple Pie Pasty (Ki ni naru ringo): Aomori Omiyage – Japanese Food I Love
Japan has some of the most delicious treats in the world. From pastry cakes to snack packs, there are a million and one ways to gain weight in Japan, with … Continue Reading →
View ArticleAlways dress nicely for the THIRD week of Classes: Grace’s advice for College
Do you know what the great thing about first impressions is? You only have to deal with them once. Which, you know, is really nice – because first impressions suck. … Continue Reading →
View Article“Do Japanese Men make good Boyfriends?” And other awkward questions about...
A lot of people seem to be curious about my interracial relationship – especially in Japan. Ryosuke tells me it is because you rarely see white female, Asian male couples … Continue Reading →
View ArticleTips for Climbing Japan’s Mt. Fuji: Ascending and Descending without an...
Climbing Mt. Fuji is one of the best things to do in Japan. It is exhausting, exhilarating, and leaves you with the ultimate bragging rights. But those bragging rights come … Continue Reading →
View ArticleFashion Friday: How to wear a Tan Suit-Dress (College Fashion)
Episode 2 on College Fashion: How to wear a suit-dress (one of my favorite staples) Why are Tan Suit-Dresses Awesome? Because: They a comfortable They accessorize well (since they are … Continue Reading →
View ArticleFashion Friday: How to wear a Tan, Long Sleeved Shirt (College Fashion)
I try to subscribe to the 70% meat and potatoes and 30% icing and cake idea on fashion. The basic premise is this: of your wardrobe, 70% of it should … Continue Reading →
View ArticleMister Donut: Pon De Ring, Curry Bread, and Happiness
Mister Donut is THE donut shop in Japan. Cheap, readily available, and filled with delicious pastries, Mister Donut would be the first place I would run to in the event … Continue Reading →
View Article13 Things I love about Japanese Hotels
I travel a lot. It’s kind of, like, my only hobby (aside from blogging and watching trashy reality television). I’ve done some pretty extensive travelling throughout Japan, using services such …...
View ArticleHow to make & eat Bibimbap (ビビンバ)
Bibimbap, a Korean dish found throughout Japan, represents everything I love about food. Taken from the Korean word for “mixed rice,” bibimbap is rice, a collection of vegetables, meat, raw … Continue...
View ArticleAMWF Relationships: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly (Asian Male, White Female...
Shy of my 21st birthday, I learned the valuable lesson “Love is not enough.” It wasn’t a personal learning experience – I Just witnessed the fallout between friends. Relationships need love, … Continue...
View ArticleThings that make Japan bearable: Foreign Food Trucks
Of all the places I’ve ever lived, Tokyo is probably my favorite. Toilettes that clean your bum with water, trains that can take you anywhere in the city, a great healthcare system for foreigners...
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