Hokkaido, 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…

  • Top 10 tips for Sapporo

  • 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…