Visiting Okayama: My First New Major City Since Returning to Japan
Okayama was the first new major city I visited since Hiroshima in 2018. Here’s what I did, what I thought, and what I, dare I say, felt.
Off To Tokyo!… As A Visitor
Exactly how much did Tokyo change over the last three years? Click here to read Casey’s perspective upon returning to his former home.
When You’re A JET…: A New Blog Series Documenting My Life On The JET Program
How’s it going everyone? It’s been a few years since I last posted on my blog. I finished my university career and dealt with a global pandemic among other things. Now, I am a JET Program participant, ready to share my experiences with you! During my Senior Year at Chapman University, I applied for the…
Fuku-Ro-Shaka! pt.2: Visiting Momochi and Eating Some More Ramen
NOTE: While this piece was written in Japan, this was published after returning to L.A. I spent my second (and last) day in Fukuoka (April 18) doing only two things: visiting Momochi Seaside Park and eating ramen at Kurume Taiho Ramen in the Tenjin district. I woke up late today, getting out of bed at…
Fuku-Ro-Shaka! pt.1: Off to Fukuoka!
Japan is rapidly coming to an end. Due to a lucky break in my schedule, I had six days between my last class and my first final, so I decided to go on an impromptu trip to the cities of Fukuoka, Hiroshima, and Osaka from April 17-21, 2018. I will be referring to this trip…