as written by Melissa Kartini
Photo by melissakartini Famous Tokyo Gardens Photo Essays Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens (Autumn) — After visiting Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens just a few days prior, I was in a pretty sweet Autumn-viewing mood. All I wanted to do was to see more, and I thank God I was able to see more of the beauty that this season …
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 …
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 …
I would like to preface this post by stating that I do not welcome questions regarding my religion, so I’d rather not be asked about it. This is not out of shame, but rather, my preference for privacy. — Whether you’re Muslim or otherwise, if you are a Malaysian, it is easy to immediately recognize …
I took a short break last week because it was birthday week, but I’m back with a new update. This time, I’d like to touch on a hot topic that is currently all over the news: Covid-19. While the issue of Covid-19 seems to be dying down back home in Malaysia, the same cannot be …