Coke, Mentos, Mocchi, Hammers, Swords, Sticks, Buses, and Planes. Need I say more? --- 10 months after leaving Japan I still hadn't gotten around to p...

Part two of a two-part introduction to Tokyo. In this episode we'll introduce you to the Japan rail system and show you how to get practically anywher...

Part 1 of a two-part introduction to Tokyo. By no means a substitute to exploring the city on your own, this episode is a mini-guide that will help yo...

I thought it was gonna be a pretty easygoing trip to Hakone, but as it turns out, my host family doesn't screw around when it comes to vacations. From...

We took a week off from our regularly scheduled classes to take a trip to the Kansai region of Japan via Shinkansen. Along the way we visited Miyajima...

My host brother is pretty inventive when it comes to his toys. With a little malevolence, he could potentially take over the world. Fortunately for us...

Ingredients --- • 1 tsp salt • 2/3 cup of water • 2 1/2 cups wheat flour Equipment --- • 2ft x 2ft cutting board • Rolling pin or dowel • Small bowl o...

Even after having a few weeks to adjust, embarking on trips around the Tokyo area can be a bit daunting. Fortunately, no one has had to do it alone. W...

The first week - from arrival to placement with my host family.

Get ready . . .