Final days in Japan. Photo by Shania Soler. Due to the coronavirus outbreak, all abroad programs have been cut short and students have been sent home. So as of right now, I’m currently…
On the second day of vacation, my host family and I woke up in the ryokan. I hadn’t gotten the best night’s sleep as we…
Picking strawberries in Nikko. Photo by Shania Soler. Family vacations are something that are generally done at least once a year and are, usually, a blast for everyone who takes part. There are…
Yokohama is a place one often hears about when discussion of Japan starts. The city is best known for its Red Brick Warehouse and Minatomirai…
Some ingredients for homemade chocolates in Japan. Photo by Shania Soler. In America, Valentine’s Day is something couples eagerly celebrate. There’s usually some type of intimate dinner involved, and usually an exchanging of gifts or giving…
Photo by Shania Soler. Five years ago, if anyone would have told me I’d be celebrating my 21st birthday in Japan I would have said that they’re full of…