Hey there Hyogoites! My name is Miriam, and I was an ALT in Shiso City from 2008 to 2011. I want to introduce you to a new project by a group of Hyogo JET alumni! shisopretty, launched last month, is the brainchild of a group of former ALTs who met while working together in the…
It’s about that time, eh folks! Feb 6th to 12th is Sapporo’s Snow Festival or Yuki Matsuri! We’ve all heard about it: amazing snow sculptures that tower over the crowds as the snow falls all around… it’s pretty impressive and a little magical. I hear what you are saying… “It’s such a long way to…
So, one of my girl-friends is one of those fabulous, educated chicks who lovessssssssss men! (don’t we all… well…..). And, in addition to coordinating her wardrobe, being the chief adviser on hair, make-up, and boyfriend issues, I have pledged to help her study for her exams. During one of our study sessions, she was rambling…
A traditional, delicious, one pot meal to keep you warm this autumn!
This year I have committed to drawing a picture every day, using nothing more than normal ball pens. No erasing, no time to spare getting frustrated and tossing papers in the bin. Just focused, intent drawings of subjects inspired by Japan. So far subjects include rice, houses, people, history, art, animals, music, festivals, architecture, Tohoku…
In a world not so far away lies Gero Onsen, a hot spring resort in the middle of Gifu Prefecture. It has been named one of the top three hot spring resorts since the Edo Period. As long as I have been in Japan, I had been wanting to head up to Gifu prefecture to…
PEPY (formerly “Protect the Earth, Protect Yourselfâ€) has a new acronym to reflect their changing focus as an organization. Though they still care about the earth and sustainability, PEPY’s true focus is on education in Cambodia, and the hope that an investment in today’s youth of that country will lead to a better future for…
An easy and delicious stew to warm you up. Ingredients (serves 3-4) 250 grams thinly sliced beef 1 onion 3 potatoes 1 carrot ¼ cup green peas or beans a little oil seasoning – 2 cups Japanese stock (dashi- you can make your own or use instant dashi)4 ½ tablespoons of soy sauce 1 tablespoon…
Dating is an experience like no other. Everyone likes how they feel whenever they are dating. The anticipation, the first kiss, shopping for the perfect outfit, the restaurant choice, the first ‘’first’’, talking about the dates with your friends, evaluating your date with your friends, and the weeks of butterflies that fill your stomach every…