as written by Melissa Kartini
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 …
The thing about being from a country that’s not particularly famous is that when you move overseas, you’ll often find yourself explaining just what a [insert nationality] is. This experience is amplified all the more if the country you’re moving to is quite insular. And doesn’t share the same language as you. Case in point, …
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 …