as written by Melissa Kartini
Photo by melissakartini One of the most interesting aspects of Japanese culture that you’d immediately pick up upon arriving is their love to dress up. It is rare to see a Japanese person who is not dressed to the nines, even if it’s for something as simple as a trip to the grocery store. What is …
Photo from my Instagram melissakartini Are you in for a long layover at Narita Airport and feeling disappointed that it’s such a way off from Tokyo? And, well, just about every well-known touristy area? It doesn’t have to be that way, and you certainly don’t have to confine yourself to just shopping at the airport. …
I have next to no exposure to natural disasters of any kind. Thus, you can imagine my anxiety when I decided to study in Japan–one of the most natural disaster-ridden countries in the world. In my half-year stay here alone, I’ve already experienced a handful of earthquakes (waking up to what felt like a swaying …
Since I’ve been studying at a Japanese language school in Tokyo for about half a year now, I thought that it was about time to write about it. At first, I wasn’t exactly feeling this particular topic, but I suddenly realized that this might be something that more people would want to learn about. After …
When it comes to studying abroad, we all know about the usual challenges that comes with it. You know, about how it’s tough to be away from loved ones, especially when a major event like death occurs, or how distance causes certain relationships to drift apart. Though rewarding, the experience of studying abroad is not …
Sometimes, no matter how much you prepare yourself before a big move (especially out of the country), there will be something you wish you had brought along. That something could be as ordinary as your favourite snack, or as important as a certain type of document. At times, you never really know what it is …
This particular post was made with Malaysians in mind, but if you’re from another country, this might still be of help to you. The reason I mentioned nationality is because the student visa application process is different depending on the country you’re from. It could be easier, it could more difficult, it all depends. I …