Last week, I completed my homestay adventure in Kawane, a small town of 6,000 in Shizuoka Prefecture. Looking back, I recognize how much I grew throughout the process, and the extent to which my feelings changed throughout my stay. The connections you can make with a […]
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Hey Adrian, Welcome to our “Expat in Japan” series! Can you please tell us a little bit about yourself: how long have you been in Japan? What do you do? My name is Adrian Rydz. I am originally from Poland, where I grew up in […]
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In a first glimmer of life and travel resuming in Japan, 2021 saw the reopening of the Mt. Fuji Climbing season. If you are here in Japan and want to climb be sure to read the below. If you have a Fuji climb on your bucket […]
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If you love ice cream or “soft cream”, as it is sometimes called, you should definitely visit Japan. As a foreigner here it is amazing to see the range of flavors and varieties of this tasty treat that the Japanese serve up. While there are many […]
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Summer is finally here, and along with sunny days, vacations and relaxation, this season also brings with it really high temperatures! Cooking and eating might be the last things on your mind in the hot weather, but fear not, because in Japan there is a fun […]
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Hi, I’m Espi, and this is the 3rd week of my homestay adventure in Kawane, Shizuoka. Throughout the last week, I have had the opportunity to see firsthand the full tea production process. This is an amazing experience, as Shizuoka, specifically the region I’m in, produces […]
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Hi, my name is Espi, and so far, I have spent a little over 10 days in Kawane, Shizuoka – a small town in the middle of tea country. Throughout my stay, I have noticed one thing in particular that differs from all my past experiences: […]
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Today we’re happy to introduce you to Mr. Kobayashi, the founder of Iyoshi Cola in Japan. Can you please introduce yourself a bit to our audience and tell us the story behind Iyoshi Cola In Japan we sometimes say “Mania” for someone who is a […]
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If you are planning to come to Japan in the future, you will no doubt be keen to experience the vast array of beautiful and interesting food and beverage options this beautiful archipelago has to offer. You may also be interested in understanding the trends from […]
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5 days ago, I left Tokyo, a city infamous for its bustling streets, crowded stations, and neon lights. I drove through countless mountain tunnels, passed thousands of trees, all with one location in mind: the town of Kawane. Hi, my name is Espi. I’m 16 years […]
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