Japan

  • Kushiro: Sept 24-Oct 9

    New Word/Phrase I Learned:  I can’t think of any specific new ones, but I’ve definitely been using Daijobou desu (I’m good) a lot! People have been very polite here, and…

  • Last Stretch in Sapporo

    September 8-23 New Word/Phrase I Learned:  Guruguru – an onomatopoeia for a stomach rumbling to indicate you’re hungry. Something Surprising/Interesting:  Japanese schoolkids are quite similar to ours in terms of…

  • 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…

  • 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…