When it comes to Sayuri, we bonded over nerding out about food and being the “oldies” amongst the youngsters wherever we went. But age is just a world’s gauge. This chill gal has her own YouTube channel and I highly recommend checking it out and subscribing!  Her channel is centered around taking tourists and foreigners…

I experienced my first soccer game in Japan with my friend, and let me tell you — she’s hardcore! Honestly, everyone there was. The camaraderie and team spirit of the Yokohama fans completely blew my mind. Each side had a leader with a megaphone conducting chants and call-and-response songs throughout the entire match. The leader…

Boali and I met at the Share House in Niiza while sharing snacks in the study room! We enjoyed meals together, venturing to hidden farmer stands, going to English Connect, walking back to the house from the train station after a long day, and having business/formal Japanese 101.