Ichiran: An Introvert’s Paradise
Ichiran is one of Japan’s most famous ramen restaurants. This small chain, founded in Fukuoka, is an experience like no other. Let’s dive in.
Fuku-Ro-Shaka! pt.5: Back to Tokyo for The Last Time :(
Saturday, April 21 was just a travel day. After getting a comfortable night’s sleep at the Capsule Hotel ASTIL Dotombori, I packed my belongings, changed into my clothes, and checked out of the hotel. I boarded the Midosuji Line train for the last time for Shin-Osaka Station where I ordered Avocado Toast from Dean and…
Fuku-Ro-Shaka! pt.4: Back in Osaka with The Man Himself!
After waking up from one of my most comfortable nights of sleep in Japan, I gathered my belongings, took a shower, and got ready to seize the day in Osaka. Oddly enough, at this capsule hotel (ASTIL Dotombori), all guests are required to leave the hotel from 11 AM to 3 PM so the hotel…
Fuku-Ro-Shaka! pt.3: Off to Hiroshima!
Some days just blend into the next, such as April 18 to April 19 since I didn’t get any sleep that night. That’s okay, I caught up on some emails, edited one of my old papers, and realized I have a long way to go in order to become a good writer (if you’ve read…
Off to Osaka! pt 4: Photos of Osaka Castle and Dr. Yellow Himself
Monday, March 19 marked my last day in Osaka (for now). I checked out of my hotel (Hotel MyStays Shin-Osaka) at about 10 AM and went on some adventures during my six hours of free time. I first headed to Shin-Osaka Station, just a short walk away, and grabbed some more Avocado Toast from Dean…
Off to Osaka! pt 3: Slow Day and More Namba
March 18 marks my third day in Osaka, which was a rather quiet day compared to the previous two. Yesterday, Mitsuteru and I explored Kyoto for 10 hours and the day prior we explored Osaka’s Namba (sometimes spelled “Nanda”) district. Today was one of extra sleep, catch-up work, and more Namba. I woke up at…
Off to Osaka! pt 2: Kyoto!
Saturday, March 17, 2018 was Saint Patrick’s Day back in the U.S. In Japan, however, it was just another ordinary Saturday. Except this Saturday was still special. On this fine, fair-weathered day, Mitsuteru and I explored Japan’s cultural and historical capital: Kyoto. Kyoto is world famous for its many temples, shrines, and of course the…
Off to Osaka! pt 1: Chapman Reconnecting
March 16-21 was yet another Undergraduate Holiday at TUJ, or as I like to call it, “Spring Break.” Just like the other study abroad students, I decided to spend a couple days in Osaka, along with a day trip to Kyoto, the cultural center of Japan. I could’ve gone anywhere in Japan but I chose…