Tag: Hokkaido

  • Reflection — Final Blog Post

    Finally back home and getting back to normal. I am no longer jetlagged, but already missing certain things from Japan (cheap food, not tipping, heated toilet seats, etc.) What’s the…

  • Heading Home

    October 10-26 New Word/Phrase I Learned:  This time I want to talk about a word/phrase I didn’t learn while in Japan: you’re welcome. Every time I thanked someone, they would either…

  • Sapporo: Three Weeks in!

    It’s hard to believe that it’s already been three weeks since I arrived in Sapporo – time has really flown by! For this first blog post, I’ve decided to reflect…

  • First bit of Sapporo – Kyra

    August 19-September 7 New Word/Phrase I Learned:  Peko peko desu = fun way to say I’m hungry Something Surprising/Interesting:  Not many people wear sunglasses here. A lot of people actually…