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  • How Getting Laughed At Helped Me Learn Japanese (Thanks, Dad!)

    They say the best way to learn a language is to just speak it no matter how stupid, broken, or downright ridiculous it comes out of your mouth. Sounds great in theory, right? Except when you’re a shy teenager with a dad who happens to be your biggest heckler. When I first started learning Japanese, I Read more

  • No, It’s Not You It’s the Culture: My Honest Take on Friendships in Japan

    I was absolutely buzzing to do my undergrad in Japan. Three reasons, really: So off I flew to Japan, full of hope, dreams, and a suitcase packed with more expectations than clothes. I started university wide-eyed and ready to dive into it all. And to be fair, I did get a lot out of those four years. Read more