Getting Wet and Wild in Kochi
Every year on the long weekend of October, Hyogo AJET hosts an annual rafting trip in Kochi with Happy Raft.…
Sh_tting Yourself: A Tale of Hospital Discovery
Despite being accident prone for most of my life, I have done an astounding job of avoiding hospital stays. While…
Okunoshima: A Floppy-Eared Paradise
Japan is a mystical land full of wonders, mysteries and all things kawaii. No place in Japan quite encapsulates…
Decadence on a Budget: Taipei
Japan is perhaps one of the most intriguing travel destinations the world has to offer. However after living…
Sakura Sensations
Finally the winter months have begun to thaw and the first hints of spring are in the air, what bliss.…
The Cheapskate’s Guide to Japanese Travel
When travelling in Japan as a tourist, getting around is easy. The rail pass makes travel a breeze and…
Light Up with the Kobe Luminarie 2015
The Hanshin Earthquake of 1995 has widely been regarded as one of the worst natural disasters in Japan’s…
Shenanigans, Cliff Dives and Bagels: The Annual Hyogo Rafting Adventure
The annual Shikoku rafting trip has, over the past few years, become a permanent fixture in the Hyogo AJET…
Teaching: It’s a Mindset, Not a Lesson Plan
 So you’ve finally made it through all the self-introductions and slightly awkward Q&A sessions with your new students. Congratulations!…