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17 May 2022 | Pixels Turn to Pavement On May 17, 2022, my long-delayed plan finally stepped off the screen and onto the pavement. Until then, Japan had only existed inside my phone—sakura threads on Twitter, dorm snapshots on Instagram, and endless PDFs from the university. Immigration stamped my passport, and just like that, it […]
As an international student in Japan, I’ve always believed that language is more than just grammar and vocabulary. It can also be a bridge to culture, connection, and mutual understanding. That belief guided me to take on the role of a Learning Assistant (LA) at Nihongo Space, a unique program where Japanese learners and speakers […]
The tradition of hakama: a cultural milestone Wearing a hakama on graduation day is a unique and cherished tradition in Japan, especially for female students. Interestingly, while hakama were originally worn by men in the samurai class during the Heian and Edo periods, today, the garment has become iconic for women during university graduation ceremonies. […]
Information page for prospective students
17 May 2022 | Pixels Turn to Pavement On May 17, 2022, my long-delayed plan finally stepped off the screen and onto the pavement. Until then, Japan had only existed inside my phone—sakura threads on Twitter, dorm snapshots on Instagram, and endless PDFs from the university. Immigration stamped my passport, and just like that, it […]
As an international student in Japan, I’ve always believed that language is more than just grammar and vocabulary. It can also be a bridge to culture, connection, and mutual understanding. That belief guided me to take on the role of a Learning Assistant (LA) at Nihongo Space, a unique program where Japanese learners and speakers […]
The tradition of hakama: a cultural milestone Wearing a hakama on graduation day is a unique and cherished tradition in Japan, especially for female students. Interestingly, while hakama were originally worn by men in the samurai class during the Heian and Edo periods, today, the garment has become iconic for women during university graduation ceremonies. […]
This blog continues from my previous post, “Learning from Learners [Part 1]: Observing,” where I recounted how a chance discovery of an English camp flyer pulled me away from Tokyo’s hectic life and into the quiet hills of Nasu in Tochigi Prefecture. In Part 1, I reflected on the lead-up to the camp, how my […]
Observational learning taps into a basic human skill: the capacity to pick up new behaviors simply by watching (dare I say, observing) others, without ever feeling the need to experience everything firsthand. In a 1973 paper, Bandura and Jeffery[1] outlined four key processes that shape this learning, that is, attention, retention, motor reproduction, and motivation. […]
Friendship Association for International Students and Japanese Volunteers (RKK)🔗: Improve Your Language Skills With Japanese volunteers from Kanagawa Prefecture, RKK organizes many different kinds of events for international students, including free private Japanese lessons. When applying, you can choose the language level and even specify the theme of the lesson that you want to attend; […]
Why work part-time in Japan? Benefits beyond just earning money Although it might just be a part-time job, it can provide enough money to fund your travels or spend on things you enjoy without disrupting your daily life. Especially in today’s economy, where everything feels expensive, even as a MEXT scholar receiving a monthly stipend, […]
The Tamagawa Elementary school is about 40 minutes away by train and walk from Ookayama Campus. In the morning, I met up with members of the Hippo Family Group at the station, and we walked together to the school. Upon entering, the first thing that caught my eye was the shoe cabinet (Photo 1). Just […]
Chapter 2: fib Symposium in New Zealand Due to our (alleged) hard work and perseverance in the lab, my lab mates and I were set to present our research work at the fib Symposium 2024, an international conference focusing on resilient concrete structures. This conference took place from November 11-13, 2024, in Christchurch, New Zealand. […]
Writing this, I’m realizing how lucky I was to step out of my comfort zone. If I’d stayed home, I’d probably be a manager by now, maybe married, living the “normal” life. But I always wondered, what if? Could I really do it, or would I just play it safe? Sure, I missed a lot […]
