Tag: japan

Tokyo Blog Series: Hair and Japan

Hello Groovy People, So I wanted to make a post about how I kept up my hair while I lived abroad in Japan. In 2016 I wanted to go natural, but at the time I was too impatient. The idea of doing my hair… Continue Reading “Tokyo Blog Series: Hair and Japan”

Japan: A Loner’s Nook

Japan is a country with a dwindling population, with more elderly than live births. However, looking at videos of rush hour train service and the famous Shibuya crossing, you might think that Japan’s population is huge! This is simply not the case. Japan is… Continue Reading “Japan: A Loner’s Nook”

A Calm State of Mind

The following are from the countryside in Chiba, Japan.  Just enjoy.  * Play music at the bottom of this post before going through the pictures for an awesome experience.    

The Convenience of Japan

Hello Groovy People. This will be a multipart blog series about Japan and all things Japan related.  Since I lived there for a year, I have discovered many things that may help future travelers.  Each section is about different things one may encounter while… Continue Reading “The Convenience of Japan”

Readjusting and the Struggle

Hello groovy people.  It has been a few weeks since I came back to New Jersey and I am busy!  Between working on personal things, I am also trying to find a job.  I started my Kickstarter project, but have very low expectations.  I… Continue Reading “Readjusting and the Struggle”

Hot Tokyo/ Cold Food

    Oh wow I haven’t written anything in weeks. I’ve been adjusting to many things while living in Japan. We are starting the hot summer months and it is quite humid here.  Being from NJ I am not oblivious to heat or humidity.… Continue Reading “Hot Tokyo/ Cold Food”

Candles and Things

It has been a long while since I’ve posted anything.  I am in the middle of Golden Week here in Japan.  I’ve been spending my days hanging out with friends and enjoying my time away from work. I’ve gone to Harajuku, aka the fashion… Continue Reading “Candles and Things”

Finally In Japan!

So a few weeks ago I came to Japan for my job as an English language teacher.  For my free time those first few days, I hung out with my fellow English teachers to a few places like Kyoto and Okayama.  Let’s just say… Continue Reading “Finally In Japan!”

2 Weeks Left! Randomness…

So now is the time where it is starting to sink in.  I am about to leave and work for a year in Japan.  Wow!! I have decided to perm my hair.  As much as I would love to keep my naturalness, my hair… Continue Reading “2 Weeks Left! Randomness…”

Why I Teach

This is why I teach! During the summer in July I taught a class called origami.  Origami (おりがみ) is the Japanese art of folding paper.  I had eight classes in total and taught a variety of projects from animals to inanimate objects.  One of the… Continue Reading “Why I Teach”