as written by Melissa Kartini
… Well, the featured image might be a bit of an exaggeration. I do live in Tokyo, which is one of the warmer parts of Japan. But it caught your attention, didn’t it? 
That said, even if winter in Tokyo isn’t too bad (it rarely ever snows here!), I suck when it comes to …
When it comes to Muslims (especially Muslim tourists) in Japan, there are two types: One that is hyper-aware of the lack of halal food in the country One that is blissfully unaware and assumes they’re fine as long as they avoid alcohol and meat Although it might seem like halal food is plentiful in Japan …
A question that I often get is, “How is Japan handling Covid-19?”. It’s a common question, and given how popular Japan is, an expected one. Honestly, I don’t think Japan has changed that much with the arrival of Covid-19–especially when compared to the strict lockdowns initiated by other countries. Life is pretty much business as …
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 …