How to pass the JLPT N1
Here’s my experience of how did I manage to pass the JLPT N1. I believe each candidate who pass the test has a unique way of learning the language. I assume the supposedly most typical and logical way is to…
Places to go for Sakura in Tokyo
Sakura is probably the season most tourists would love to travel to Japan. Well, at least from the social media trend, it seems like sakura is the must-go for travellers. The pink blossoms which only last maximum 2 weeks, are…
First authentic Unagi experience in Tokyo
There are many reasons why foreigners travel to Japan, it may be for the anime, culture, shopping. But for me, the main reason is probably food in Japan. Yakiniku has probably brought a revolution into my life, but there is…
Affordable Yakiniku places to go in Tokyo – for Japanese barbecue meat lovers
My love for yakiniku started when I was back in Singapore, dating with my then-boyfriend, now husband. He introduced me to try out this restaurant called, Gyukaku for one of our dinner date. Well, Gyukaku is actually a chained yakiniku…
Cafe exploration around the neighbourhood in Tokyo
Living in the eastern part of Tokyo city for almost 4 years, it’s only natural to explore the surrounding of the areas to check out the vibes and what the local do. The coffee scene has been brewing pretty aromatically…
Day trip to Yokohama
This post is backdated 3 years ago. October in Japan (around Tokyo area) I would say it’s a good weather for outdoor (without the rain of course). The temperature range about 18 – 25 degree celsius. I would say it’s…
Reflection of living in Japan
Four years – really do not seem like such a long duration. As I continued to go on with an absolutely normal life in Japan, having a full-time job, travelling via train daily on weekdays to office, relaxing during the…
Exploring Jiyugaoka
This is a post backdated 3 years ago. For a starters, (ummm.. sounds like some kind of appetizer in a menu) I thought it’ll be good to share some of my ”mini” expedition in Tokyo. That said, living over…
The art of learning Japanese Language
Learning a new language can be an arduous journey. Well, at least for me it is. Sometimes reading online and learning that some people just could take up a language so easily, or in my case, passing the JLPT…
The art to overcome rude remarks in a Japanese workplace
Has anyone working in Japan ever encounter such situation as the title above? I have, and just had encounter one the other day in the office. The only emotion I could feel in the first place was anger, followed by…
