J-Festa: Entertainment in Japan

I don’t know what has happened to October, but it’s almost over and that means the deadline for this month’s J-Festa has snuck up on me. October’s theme is: Entertainment in Japan, and here’s my entry! There are so many forms of entertainment in Japan, and what you choose simply depends what you’re into. I … Continue reading →

My Japanese Advent Calendar – December 12th

One of my co-workers went to Tokyo Disneyland and we got these cute Christmas marshmallows as souvenirs: In 2008 I went to Disneyland at Christmas time and it really was magical!

Disneyland!

On Sunday I went to Tokyo Disneyland!  It was, in fact, my first time to go to a Disney theme park, which came as a surprise to most people I spoke to.  Here in Japan, Disney is a big deal!  My students constantly talk about having been there, and we are always receiving Disney omiyage.  … Continue reading →