Exploring the Sasaguri Tunnel
JR Kyushu hosted a night walking tour of the Sasaguri Tunnel, one of Kyushu’s longest rail tunnels. These are my experiences.
Kamome: JR Kyushu’s Scarlet Lady
JR Kyushu will be introducing a new Shinkansen service come September, 2022. I recently got to visit the Scarlet Lady before her grand debut.
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…
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 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…