There’s more to do in Japan beyond teaching English!!
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Am I fluent in Japanese? Yes! Sort of, maybe… not really.
Forget tests. Here are 8 ways in real life to measure your progress towards fluency.
I am the FIRST American Junior Vegetable Sommelier (with 99.999999% certainty)
It SEEMS like I am the first American to earn the title of Junior Vegetable Sommelier.
6 Surprising Things You Might Not Know About Japan
Here are 6 ways that Japan surprised me on my 8 visits there.
Test Results Announcement | Japanese Vegetable Sommelier Exam
I passed the Japanese Junior Vegetable Sommelier Exam after 2 failed attempts and 1 intense week of studying.
7 Things You Should Know Before Studying Abroad in Japan
Know before you go! Here are 7 things I wish someone told me before I studied abroad in Japan.
Hair Salon Experience in Japan
When I went to Japan, I went to the hair salon. In this post, I will tell you what to expect if you get your hair cut in Japan. I have been visiting this same salon for 6 years. Even though I am not living in Japan anymore, I go back every year!
Report from quest to become licensed Japanese “Vegetable Sommelier”
Okay! I am back from the taking the Japanese Vegetable Sommelier exam. (If you are curious to learn more about… Read more Report from quest to become licensed Japanese “Vegetable Sommelier”
StudyingStudyingStudying (My past week in Japan)
Since my brother and Kosuke left, all I have been doing is studying for my upcoming “Vegetable Sommelier” exam. This… Read more StudyingStudyingStudying (My past week in Japan)
Using an Ice Cube to Understand Regional Differences in Japan
One thing I always notice traveling around Japan are the distinct regional flavors of different cities and areas in Japan.… Read more Using an Ice Cube to Understand Regional Differences in Japan
