Meeting my Japanese students in person for the first time! Sharing food, laughter, and unforgettable moments at a yakitori izakaya in Japan.

Kisei is the Japanese tradition of returning home for holidays. Learn when it happens and how it impacts travel in Japan.

Discover Japan’s winter illuminations in Harajuku, Shinjuku, and Shibuya, including the famous Blue Cave. A cozy look at seasonal lights in Tokyo.

My personal recap of autumn leaves, Shibuya’s Blue Cave illumination, a Stranger Things pop-up, and halal wagyu ramen in Tokyo daily life in Japan.

Learn how to use だろう and でしょう to make assumptions in Japanese, with clear explanations, examples, and tips for natural, polite speech.

See how AI in daily life in Japan is changing how we work, shop, study, and live—often without us even noticing.