All the studying I did back when I was in my home country amounted to very little success in communicating in Japan. My skills eventually improved, but not through books or exams. This video shows how I honed my skills, and no, it doesn’t really have anything to do with mushrooms, but who doesn’t like eringi, right?
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Hiking Trip: Mt. Tsukuba (Miyukigahara Trail)
Located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Mt. Tsukuba is a hike that suits both seasoned and casual hikers.
Getting into a Master's Program in Japan
Under the MEXT scholarship, I studied Gender and Media at the University of Tokyo from 2011 to 2014. Here’s how I got in.
Where Do We Go from Here?
Travel, for me, is about finding the beauty in the fleeting moments, whether it’s an old man trying to take a photo of his wife, or a young mother taking her two sons out.
29th Sakura Tulip Festa in Chiba Opens April 1st!
Sakura Furusato Square has announced the official dates for the 29th Sakura Tulip Festa. From April 1st to 23rd, guests can enjoy viewing 600,000 multicolored tulips of 70 kinds.