Tag - Japan

Kanazawa Series: Oyama Shrine

Oyama Shrine in Kanazawa is known for its rather peculiar gate. Nope, not this gate. This one! It obviously has European influences and is famous for the stained glass windows on the third floor. I liked the intricate woodworking of the doors! Also on the grounds of is a small garden. The...

10 Tips for Surviving Social Distancing and Lockdowns

Hi everyone! Even though my area isn’t on a full-lockdown yet, I’ve been practicing social distancing and limiting the time I spend outside of my house (which you should be doing too). However, all this time inside has caused me to build up some bad habits which are negatively...

Coronavirus Confusion: Japan and Covid-19

Hi everyone! Instead of doing another Deskwarming Diaries, I wanted to take some time and talk about the current Covid-19 situation in Japan. I feel like a lot of people back home aren’t really aware of what’s going on here; this post is for you! What’s the situation...

Deskwarming Diaries #8

Welcome to another edition of the Deskwarming Diaries. Today’s post features canceled plans and a depressing graduation, with a much needed guest appearance from lasagna. LASAGNA!!! Let’s jump in!

Kanazawa Series: The Ninja Temple

This is the third post in my Kanazawa Series. The most before this was about the Kaikaro Teahouse; click here to read it! This may be the most interesting temple I’ve ever visited; it’s definitely a highlight of my trip to Kanazawa! While the actual name of this temple is 妙立寺...

A closeup on a small, pyramid-shaped lamp and a golden mask on a red pillow in the golden room of Kaikaro Teahouse, Kanazawa

Kanazawa Series: Kaikaro Teahouse

Hi everyone! This post is the second in my Kanazawa series. The first was about gold-leaf ice cream; read about it here! When my friends and I walked through the curtain and into the Kaikaro Teahouse, I immediately began getting excited. The stone genkan was, surprisingly, wet; I wondered...

Deskwarming Diaries #3

Welcome back to another edition of the Deskwarming Diaries! After taking Monday off because she couldn’t imagine spending another day at her desk, Jayelon is … back at her desk. Today’s post features teacher check-ins and ghost stories, with a guest appearance from...