Author Archives: reedra01

FLF: A Magical Adventure: Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea

Posted on April 20, 2012 by reedra01

Disney World, where dreams come true and magic still lives. It is the most visited recreational park in the world. There is nothing else quite like it. Most of us have experienced the wonderful world of Disney in some way or … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, fun links, living abroad | Tagged disney, fun link friday, tokyo disneyland, travel | 1 Comment

Fun Link Friday: Gundam Galore!

Posted on February 3, 2012 by reedra01

I may be behind the times on this one but it was too amazing to pass up. If you are a Gundam geek like me, than I know you will appreciate the existence of this motorcycle as much as I … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, fun links, living abroad | Tagged Akihabara, animation, anime, cafe, culture, fun link friday, gundam, Japan, Japanese culture, modern, modern Japan | 2 Comments

Fun Link Friday: The Ghibli Museum: The Most Magical Place on Earth

Posted on January 20, 2012 by reedra01

I was a Ghibli fan long before I heard of Hayao Miyazaki or even realized that Disney and Ghibli were two separate things. Back when Japan was just a funny word and my backyard was the most similar thing to a … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, fun links, living abroad | Tagged animation, anime, cinema, film, fun link friday, Ghibli museum, Ghilbi, Hayao Miyazaki, Japanese film, movies | 5 Comments

FLF: See Pochi Run! The most popular names for Pets in Japan.

Posted on November 18, 2011 by reedra01

Ok. So this post is not really a fun link but it is a fun topic! My current job as an English teacher in Japan has taught me many things. One very important thing I have learned is that cultural … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, fun links | Tagged cat, dog, fun link friday, Japan, Japanese culture, names, naming culture, pet names, pets | 4 Comments

Funding: Diversity Abroad Scholarships

Posted on September 20, 2011 by reedra01

Diversity Abroad, in cooperation with the AIFS Foundation, will offer ten, $500 scholarships for spring and fall 2012 study abroad. Five scholarships are available for the fall and five for the spring. Scholarships are only available for students participating in … Continue reading →

Posted in funding, living abroad, undergraduate | Tagged college, Diversity Abroad, funding, Japan, scholarships, study abroad, travel | Leave a comment

Fun Link Friday! Miso, How it’s made!

Posted on July 15, 2011 by reedra01

Have you ever wondered what miso is actually made of? I eat miso almost every day and it occurred to me recently that I have no idea how it is made or what ingredients are in it. Miso is a … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, fun links | Tagged culture, food, food culture, fun link friday, how it's made, Japan, Japan External Trade Organization, Japanese culture, JETRO, miso | 3 Comments

Fun Link Friday: How’s it made: Sake!

Posted on March 18, 2011 by reedra01

With all that’s going on overseas, we hope that our continued posting as usual here helps take some peoples’ minds off of everything. Or at least that this post encourages you to sit back, take a deep breath, and treat … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, fun links, useful links | Tagged alcohol, drinking, Japan, rice, sake, Sake World | Leave a comment

Freeman-Asia Award for Study in Asia

Posted on February 21, 2011 by reedra01

If you are an American undergraduate student and the only thing holding you back from studying abroad in Asia is lack of finances, here is an opportunity for you! Freeman-Asia provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need … Continue reading →

Posted in announcements, financial assistance, funding, study abroad, undergraduate | Tagged academic year, asia, Freeman Asia, funding, grants, Japan, summer | Leave a comment

FLF: Winter Festivals in Northern Japan

Posted on February 4, 2011 by reedra01

As a JET in Akita Prefecture, I can attest to the fact that the cold, long and dark winter can lead to cabin fever and possible frostbite from below average indoor temperatures. One of the saving graces for those of … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, fun links, living abroad | Tagged blog matsuri, culture, festivals, fun link friday, Japan, Japanese culture, northern Japan, travel, winter | 3 Comments

Blog Review: Observing Japan

Posted on January 13, 2011 by reedra01

We live in an increasingly globalized society in which it is becoming more and more important to familiarize ourselves with other cultures and political environments. Many of us have our hands full keeping up-to-date with our own government’s policies but … Continue reading →

Posted in blogs, culture, living abroad, study tools, useful links | Tagged asia, blog review, government, international relations, Japan, politics | Leave a comment