The Only Blonde in Osaka: Where I've Been

Where I've been: 2012 Japan Trips Today marks the one year anniversary of this blog! It began as a way of documenting my seme…

University life in Japan

Kansai University I post a lot about eating, drinking, shopping, sightseeing and partying in Japan, but barely anything about stu…

University Life in Japan: Clubs, Circles and Glow Sticks

Extracurricular activities are a huge part of Japanese school and university life. Most students will belong to a 'club' …

Hanami Party: Chu-hi and Cherry Blossoms

Last night, a big group of us Kandai students made our way to Osaka Castle, carrying tarpaulin mats, beer, Chu-hi (cocktail in a …

Omiyage (おみやげ): How to Make Friends and Embarrass Your Homeland.

Ryan and I are in full-on freak-out mode. Tomorrow is when we officially leave our glorious, stunning southern city of Dunedin (i…