Author Archives: Sunja
The Longest Game of Jenga
It is the longest game of Jenga I ever remember playing. We are grouped with four Japanese students, and for the most part we are unable to verbally communicate. Still, there is no need to use words. We are all holding our breath, waiting to cheer when another one of us is successful. The next […]
Read MoreEarthquake?
This morning at 6:43 a.m. I woke to the feeling of my bed swaying back and forth. It was subtle, and for a few drowsy moments I thought someone was shaking me. I sat up to realize that it was the whole room that was swaying. Back and forth. Nothing jarring–the paper screens barely rattled […]
Shu no Heiwa: The Peace of Christ
This is my third week in Japan and I am homesick. It is not a constant feeling. Sometimes I never want to leave, but there are the many sneaking occasions when I miss my family, my friends, my pets, and my old diet and customs. It is strange the things I start craving simply because […]
Read MoreHappy Valentine Surprise
My plan for this Valentine’s day involved a Saturday of absolutely nothing. I have been so busy with school and adventuring around Osaka and Hirakata that I have had very little time for myself–let alone time to update my travel blog! So, today is my “me day,” meant to be a time to catch up […]
Read MoreKowaii– Scary!
Just a quick update from today’s events… I met my home visit sister, Ai, today. She is a really sweet nihonjin no daigakusei (Japanese college student), and I can already tell we are going to have a lot of fun. She brought a friend along, Mai–who is also a blast and half. Mie’s English is […]
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