Photos From Japan
Japan is everything people imagine it could be, and then so much more. The mix between modernity and tradition, ritual […]
Japan, Landscapes, Nature Photography, Photography, Tokyo, travel, Yokosuka
Blog, Japan
生き甲斐 (Ikigai)- A Reason For Being
An Ikigai is your reason for being. Does it change over time though? What happens when you think you’ve lost your purpose?
Earthquakes, Japan
Tohoku Earthquake Remembered, Three Years Later
Remembering the Tohoku Earthquake three years later, and how they still need our help. Please let the 3rd anniversary remind you of how you can still help.
Canada, Japan, Korea, Life
Goodbye, Korea
In which I very awkwardly talk about how I’m going back to Canada after three years in Korea and the thought terrifies me.
Japan, Korea
Korea, Cults, and You
After almost three years in Korea, Rebecca talks about her experiences with Korea, religion, and cults.
interac, Japan, Korea, School
The Rise and Fall of the GEPIK program
What can English teachers learn about GEPIK by looking at their Japanese counterpart, the JET programme?
Japan, Korea, Life
Adventures in Korean Dentistry: The Initial Fear
One of my greatest fears in both Japan and Korea was having to go to the doctor and dentist. When my wisdom teeth started bothering me beyond tolerable, I had to face this fear head on.
Articles, Japan, Korea, Life, The Observer, travel
Vacations: You’re Doing It Right
On my first “proper” vacation ever, I learn about the important lesson of taking time off to relax.
Japan, travel
The Original Ground Zero
As a final cultural stop in Japan before returning to Korea, I visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.