Hokkaido

  • 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…

  • 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…