Japan

  • The Start of Iwamizawa

    Well, here I am in Iwamizawa! Coming to this smaller city has definitely shifted my daily routine from taking buses and trains to walking almost everywhere. I have noticed that…

  • First Month in Sapporo!

    Well, it’s been officially one month since I’ve been in Sapporo! This experience has allowed me to see the culture, explore the city, and visit the “tourist sites”. But most…

  • 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…

  • Week 8: Osaka

    In these final two weeks, I had the chance to accompany grade 7 students on a field trip to the Osaka museum of history (which I highly recommend) and to…

  • Week 6: Osaka

    During these two weeks, we got to witness challenges that teachers face. There was the possibility of classes being online due to the Osaka Expo which contributed to the metro…