Japan

  • Autumn in Osaka

    Autumn is here but the weather in Osaka is still summer-feeling for a Canadian like me. I am visiting as many places within the city as possible and making some…

  • The last of summer in Osaka!

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    It has been an amazing experience in Osaka so far. The weather has been HOT and HUMID every day- UNTIL the autumn equinox! We had buckets of rain all day…

  • First Two Weeks in Sapporo!

    These past two weeks have been very exciting! From Japanese Language and Culture lessons, to in elementary classroom activities, to amazing foods and incredible views, it has been so much…

  • Settling in Japan

    Three years ago I was sitting in my room, reading TAB blogs. Today, I am writing a TAB blog in Japan. Quite a change in scenery. I arrived in Osaka…

  • First Days in Japan

    Who knew that I would arrive in Japan at the same time as my namesake Typhoon, Shanshan?? We flew into Tokyo and prepared to buy bullet train tickets to Osaka…