Here’s how I dealt with homesickness and loneliness in Japan

Living abroad, it’s like traversing a rollercoaster of emotions, and loneliness and homesickness often make up the sharp dips. Speaking from the depths of my journey, about a month into my temporary stay in Japan, those waves hit me. It wasn’t just a longing for local delicacies: it was an ache for the familial bondsContinue reading “Here’s how I dealt with homesickness and loneliness in Japan”

Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel— A Review

I’ve stayed at Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel probably more than five times. My husband and I like this hotel as it is located in the famous shopping mall— Canal City. Parking When it comes to parking in the city, it’s always a bit of an adventure, right? Well, at Canal City Washington Hotel, we’veContinue reading “Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel— A Review”

Time flies— it’s been five years since I took a leap of faith and moved to Japan

Five years might seem short to some, especially when you compare it to those who’ve lived in Japan for a long time. But when I saw a post on Facebook reminding me of the day my husband and I arrived in Kansai five years ago to start a new life here, it really hit me.Continue reading “Time flies— it’s been five years since I took a leap of faith and moved to Japan”