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Tottori Sand Dunes
Memorial weekend is around the corner, which for most means lots of quality beach time! I, too, am eagerly looking forward to a beach weekend, and thinking about the last time I was relaxing on the sand sparked a flashback … Continue reading
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Japan, A Year Later
My second visit to Japan has ended, and this trip turned out to be even more incredible and eye-opening than I could have hoped for. Not only did I get to check out amazing places like the Chichu art museum … Continue reading
How To Eat Hitsumabushi
Unagi lovers, rejoice! Hitsumabushi is exactly what the food doctor ordered for hitting that eel fix. The dish is grilled eel over rice, and is one of the more popular local cuisines in Nagoya. And I’ll admit, while I did … Continue reading
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Snow Monkeys in Nagano
Onsens are a big part of Japanese culture. People of all ages go with friends and family to relax, and some onsens are also known to have mineral waters to heal different ailments. Well, as it is so common in … Continue reading
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The Cat’s Meow: Cat Cafes in Japan
You already knew that Japan was obsessed with cats from Hello Kitty. And how about Maneki Neko, the “Beckoning Cat” sculpture of the waving cat that is meant to bring good luck. Well then, you shouldn’t be too surprised to hear … Continue reading
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Must-See Sites in Nagasaki
As I may have already mentioned once or twice, I really enjoyed the town of Nagasaki. The combination of the nice people, great weather and interesting sites made it just an awesome place to visit in Kyushu. I was only there … Continue reading
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Nagasaki
Japanese kid: Hello! Me: Hello! ::Japanese kid continues to stare at me with a big grin:: Me: How are you? Japanese kid: Happy! Yeah, me too. I friggin’ love Nagasaki. Last time I was here I remember saying if I … Continue reading
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Nagasaki Eats
I love Nagasaki! And it may be because FOOD is the way to my heart. The people of Nagasaki have been nothing but kind to me, saying a friendly hello and shoving food into my hands. And ohh, the food … Continue reading
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Matsushima
On Friday I felt like I was in the arena, and this time the arena was a small island. I crept around quietly like Katniss, taking care not to step on the many tiny pine cones that dotted the ground. … Continue reading
SUMO
I am fortunate to be in Japan this month because of the awesome annual March sumo tournament! I joined my sister and a bunch of her JET friends in Osaka and was very excited to see sumo for the first … Continue reading
