If you went to public school in America like me, then you probably don't have very fond memories of school lunches. Bland chicken-fried steak with overcooked green beans, pizza cut into greasy squares, and tacos of … [Read more...]
I've noticed something, recently. It's quiet. Gone are the joyful screams of children. Gone is the pitter-patter of their little feet as they run past the office window. Gone is me yelling at them to get off the lawn, … [Read more...]
College! The time in your life when you meet new people, try new things, and party! Oh, and I guess you're supposed to learn a thing or two while you're at it. For better or worse, college is undoubtedly an important … [Read more...]
Many of you may heard of 棒倒し (botaoshi, literal: knocking-over pole), one of many fine activities to come out of Japan. Is it as awesome as yukigassen or as dangerous as onbashira? How about a little of both? The best way … [Read more...]
This article was written by Caitlin O'Mara, who has worked for three years in the Tohoku revion of Japan as an assistant English Teacher. She studies Japanese in her free time and works as a contract web geek, providing … [Read more...]