First Time in Three Years: The Saga International Balloon Fiesta
Last held in 2019, the Saga International Balloon Fiesta made its triumphant return to delight Japanese tourists and foreign tourists alike!
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.
The Rail Kitchen Chikugo: Nishitetsu’s Restaurant on Rails
It’s a train! It’s a restaurant! It’s… BOTH! When in Fukuoka, you should absolutely ride the Nishitetsu Rail Kitchen Chikugo. Read more!
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.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…
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…