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from Osaka, Nara, Kyoto, Hyogo, Mie, Shiga & Wakayama.
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I'm personally not sure how to start this or why I'm writing this... I mean, I'm not even sure why you're reading this. Well, I guess I...
Kansai & Beyond
- Apr 11, 2021
- 3 min
V6 Hashtag Project - #V6ChangedMyWorld
Hi fellow V6 fans old and new, thanks for stopping by! On November 1st, I would like to trend a hashtag and I hope you'll join me for...
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Kansai & Beyond
- Mar 27, 2021
- 3 min
The Joy of Cooking Clay Pot (Rice)
(read the end first before you start judging this blog) A clay pot rice is a cooking vessel used in Chinese cuisine - Clay Pot means 煲仔...
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Kansai & Beyond
- Mar 22, 2021
- 4 min
V6's Disbandment, and Mourning
Johnny's Entertainment's boybands has been a huge part of my life for a LONG time. While I did like anime longer, I feel like boybands...
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Kansai & Beyond
- Jan 19, 2021
- 6 min
Becoming "Tone Deaf" on Social Media
I think many people can agree with me when I say that a pandemic like COVID19 has shown many people's true colours to the world. This...
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Kansai & Beyond
- Jan 6, 2021
- 2 min
Abeno Shrine (阿部野神社)
In the spirit of the new year, I thought I might share some pictures of a nearby (well, not so nearby... it took my awhile to walk here)...
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Kansai & Beyond
- Jan 3, 2021
- 6 min
My Japan Story
You know, I've owned several blogs in the past... none of them quite as "official" as this, but I don't always remember what I've written...
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Kansai & Beyond
- Jan 1, 2021
- 1 min
Happy new year!
For those of you who cannot go to a shrine, here's one from Sanrio Puroland you can pray to: I just want to take this chance to express...
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Kansai & Beyond
- Dec 18, 2020
- 6 min
Is CELTA in Japan For Me? (1 of 2)
I assume that if you're here reading this, you probably know about CELTA - but if not, Cambridge CELTA is a certified professional...
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Kansai & Beyond
- Nov 28, 2020
- 1 min
An Announcement
You may have noticed that I had locked my twitter and instagram late this week. If you don't know what happened, just know that someone...
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Kansai & Beyond
- Oct 22, 2020
- 2 min
Halloween 2020 (in Japan)
I've always enjoyed Halloween back in Canada. As a child, I had a lot of really fun memories going out trick or treating with family...
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Kansai & Beyond
- Oct 8, 2020
- 4 min
[Blogtober Special] Moving Abroad (Japan) as an Escape
Many foreigners move to Japan for very similar reasons. They want to teach English abroad. They need a job and work experience. They want...
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Kansai & Beyond
- Oct 1, 2020
- 6 min
Strawberry Night, a Tribute.
I don't really know where to begin with this, honestly. I'm at a loss for words, but I want to properly set my emotions straight by...
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Kansai & Beyond
- Jun 24, 2020
- 2 min
A Self-Reflection and Life Lessons
As I am slowly creeping towards to my 30th birthday this coming Sunday, I want to take the time to do a bit of self-reflection of all the...
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Kansai & Beyond
- May 11, 2020
- 3 min
How to Get Away with Not Drinking (in Japan) for Non-Drinkers
Even before I applied to work in Japan, I knew the concept of a "nomikai". For those who may not know, this term refers to drinking...
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Kansai & Beyond
- Mar 25, 2020
- 6 min
Lockdown and Quarantined? Here's my Japanese Drama List for you to Kill Time!
Bored at home from the lockdown of coronavirus? Need a few Japanese drama recommendations during this time? Look no further!
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Kansai & Beyond
- Feb 22, 2020
- 4 min
My Thoughts on Coronavirus in Japan
As of writing this, Japan has the second-most infection cases in the world right now. Personally, I’ve said my piece even in January...
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Kansai & Beyond
- Feb 17, 2020
- 4 min
Stay in a Hotel with Cats! (Osaka)
Cat cafes are still as popular as ever with travelers and locals alike. However, there has been more and more debate about how humane or...
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Kansai & Beyond
- Jan 13, 2020
- 8 min
A Battle Against the House Mites (Dani ダニ) - The Japanese Bed Bug
Summer time: A time of beaches and all the fun in the sun. But there are also the vast amounts of creepy crawlies. Unfortunately in...
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Kansai & Beyond
- Jan 11, 2020
- 4 min
It’s Not Their Once In a Lifetime Opportunity.
“Assistant Language Teaching in Japan” (in Asia, I guess). You mean I can work in Japan, live in Japan and explore Japan with zero to no...
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