as written by Melissa Kartini
I’ve been living in Japan for over a year now, and like any other foreigner living overseas for an extended amount of time, it’s only natural to pick up some of the local habits. I do not by any means think that I’m remotely Japanese, or anything like them, but I have found myself doing …
Although my last post was about remote learning, I actually started going to school again as of the first week this month. A bit misleading, I know. I have nothing else to say other than that I had gotten overwhelmed with work, and what should’ve been published ages ago fell by the wayside. To ease …
Like many countries in the world right now, my school has gone digital. While being able to attend school from the comfort of one’s home might sound like a dream come true, it isn’t quite the case for those studying overseas. These students (well, their parents) often have to pay exorbitant school and rental fees …
I’m sure that at this point, most of you have noticed that my posting times over recent weeks have… slipped a little. That’s because like many people out there, I’ve been feeling uninspired and honestly, restless and stressed. I’ve been staying indoors since February, and now that I really think about it, a string of …
I know, I know, I’ve already blogged about Covid-19, but at this point, I feel compelled to keep going. Not just to provide an inside look on life here in Japan, but as a thing for me to look back on as well–because let’s face it. What’s happening right now is making history, and may …
When I reached the decision to study abroad in Japan, it was not a decision that had been made out of the blue. I like to think of it as something that had been planned out for me. Now, I don’t mean to be dramatic, but when I sit back and reflect on my life, …
It is now cherry blossom season in Japan–and also three weeks into self-isolation since my school issued the order for all students to stay indoors due to the coronavirus. And honestly, I’ve reached the point where I am both resigned and annoyed. Just to make things clear, though, I do not have the virus. Most …