I had heard the hype, but it wasn’t until I stepped off the subway that I actually understood. Hanshin Tigers pride. Fans decked out in yellow and black gleaming from head to toe. Some wear jerseys, others wear lions (lion costumes, that is)… If your loyalty to the Tigers isn’t glaring obvious, you aren’t doing it right. … More Hanshin Tigers – My 1st Baseball Game in Japan!
I had been anticipating it for as long as I can remember. I’m not saying it was the reason I moved to Japan, buttttttt I will say it probably influenced my decision more than it should! The Japanese take their cherry blossoms seriously. Shop windows are decorated in the appropriate theme. Sweets are made with … More Cherry Blossom Season
My time in Japan is flying by faster than I could have imagined. Today, I chose to decompress, reflect, and write this post while indulging in a latte from a newly explored neighborhood, Taisho. Two months. It’s already been over two months since I moved to Osaka, Japan. Didn’t I just arrive to Kansai International Airport yesterday, … More Reflection. 2 months living in Japan.
The crowds. The costumes. Makeup, wigs, props. The poses. The dedication. It’s Halloween on steroids. Dress up if you dare, but be prepared to go all out. And if your costume makes the cut, you win your very own paparazzi club! I present to you…. The Nippombashi Street Festa! Here’s a short video from the parade. There … More Nippombashi Street Festa.
Sometimes I forget that I’m living in Japan. As I’m getting to know the in’s and out’s of Osaka, I find myself naturally building my routine. Work, grocery shopping and errands on my days off, hanging out with friends a few evenings each week. All of the things I’d do in the U.S., guess what, I do them here, … More My 1st Sumo Experience!
Congratulations! You’ve decided to teach English as a foreign language! Now, what? How do you narrow down which companies to apply for? There are so many companies out there that this can seem overwhelming! Something that I found useful for myself was making a list of things that were important to me. Below is this list in … More How to Decide What Company to Teach English For
When You Wander 