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.
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…
Japan: A Culture of Convenience
Japan is unlike any country in the world. Heck, Tokyo is unlike any metropolis in the world. One of the first things you’ll notice while you’re settling into the world’s largest metropolis is that there are convenience stores EVERYWHERE. According to my Japanese professor, there are over 7,000 convenience stores in Tokyo alone; that’s more…
Exploring Tokyo: Visiting Meiji Shrine, Shinjuku, and Kagurazaka
Sunday, February 18, 2018, was the kind of day I needed to experience while studying abroad in Japan. It’s been about a month since I’ve made a genuine effort to explore the vast metropolis that is Tokyo. In fact, many of the areas I explored today were areas that I actually commute by on a…
A Month in Japan: Some Photos from Week 5
The week of February 11-17 marks my fifth week of both classes and my time in Japan. I am currently studying for Midterms and working on some leadership applications back at Chapman. In the meantime, here are some photos taken within the last week. Tokyo is an amazing city to walk around in and I…