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Im in love

Japan, I'm infatuated . . . with its culture, its history, its art, and its women. I LOVE JAPAN. I'm leaving tomorrow for Greece but I am sad to go. I've had a blast. It definitely helped that...

Submerged in the waters from Hell

For the three-day weekend in early November I went on a road trip to Kyushu to hike and camp around Mt. Aso. In addition to hiking, we found ourselves onsening ALL the time. I had attempted to go t...

Okotberfest....Asahi Style!

Munich is hailed for its incredible drinking festival, Oktoberfest, where beer is poured like water and parties abound in the streets. Although it is actually a misnomer because it is held in Septe...

Some More Unflavored Tofu to go with my Stringy/Gummy/Flavorless Root Onegaishimasu!

I was sad to be headed back to Japan; my trip to America was just a little too short. Yet lucky me, I already had a slice of home (well kinda!) waiting for me in Osaka. My friend Kelle was in J...

Japan Summer of Peace, Love, Festivals, Beer, Mountains, and Rock and Roll

The temperature heats up, the humidity is on overdrive, and all the students are off for the summer. As for me, what summer vacation? Although no students are at school and there is nothing for me ...