Richard FreemanAug 15, 20236 minObon and Summer FestivalsEvery year, just when the summer heat is reaching its peak, Japan celebrates the Obon Holiday with countless summer festivals, events,...
Richard FreemanMay 8, 20197 minLearning Japanese in JapanLearning a new language can be difficult, Japanese especially so. However the more of a grasp you have on the language, the easier your...
Richard FreemanMar 7, 20195 minThe Hardest Part of Being an ALTBeing an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) can be a lot of fun for some and miserable for others. A lot of factors go into what makes...
Richard FreemanFeb 12, 20192 minGyu-Tan (Cow Tongue)Over a recent extended weekend I found myself spending a very enjoyable time in Himeji. It was a rather cold day so I started off by...
Richard FreemanDec 20, 20184 minOkunoshima (Bunny Island)Japan is well known for its unique relationship with animals and nature. From the fox village in Miyagi prefecture, to the onsen bathing...