Special Feature: Kobe Marathon
I was sitting at home in late May, feeling a bit lazy and wanting to do something exciting with my…
Travel Japan: Ogasawara – Out of the Ordinary
I like my travelling. I like it when it’s cheap even more, and there’s something in my brain that tells…
Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage: Hokkezan Ichijō-ji
法華山一乗寺 If the leaves are still holding on, our next temple (number 26 on the pilgrimage list) is another great…
News from your Block 6 Rep:
As the freedom of exams approaches, so does the season of sexy white masks and Rilakkuma blankets. I personally am…
Kicchiri Kitchen: Deep Fried Lotus Root with Shrimp Paste
蓮根のはさみ揚げ This is a delicious side dish that you can find at an izakaya but it is very simple to…
Love and Relationships: Hopeful…
Battered, bruised, saddened and apprehensive are just some of the feelings one has after being a victim of numerous failed…
New Eco-friendly Feature! Miso Green: The Hyogo Sustainability Guide
Around the time that I got wind of my acceptance into the JET program was when I also first stumbled…
Culture: The Iga Ninja Museum
So you think the exciting title is going to be ruined by something boring and museumy? Think again! Last weekend…