Twice I went to a local restaurant today and glad to receive wet towels as welcome gesture. I miss this simple object when I go to international eateries. It’s so soothing to receive a hot towel during winter and very …
Wow! Only in Japan (OIJ) that you can find the world’s biggest Starbucks! It’s all over the news and people are just talking about it. One of my friends posted on her Facebook Timeline that she was in a long queue and …
Great to be in a place tonight with 3 OIJs: “sento” (public bath), “manga” (comic books), and “anime” (animation characters)! I’ve blogged about “Yu Sento” in the past. As they have free wi-fi, I can relax, blog & bathe here. …
Are you planning to travel to Japan with a limited budget or just be near the train station so you can tour more places or catch your early flight? Or, nothing left to transport you to your residence? Maybe, just …
Great to have been invited to various tea ceremonies! It’s a joy and privilege to experience this OIJ tradition. I planned to have it part of my golden birthday celebration and glad it really happened where my family, students and …
SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS IN JAPAN! January 12, 2019English ConnectionLanguage & Culture, Opportunities in JapanLeave a comment Shout out to those who would like to come to Japan for free! I’m reposting the announcement from the Japanese Embassy in Manila. Here’s your chance …