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Jonathan’s Blog – Week 3

This week, I had to make 2 flyer sessions under the hot sun of Hirakata city. I think I got really tanned in the past 3 days. Tuesday was my birthday: I turned 25. Even if I wanted to keep it a secret, since I don’t really like to celebrate my birthday, everyone in the […]

Jonathan’s Blog – Week 2

This week, the girls in the house made a Takoyaki party. The Takoyaki were either with octopus or meat, it was delicious. After the meal, we had some debates about various things: online data, politics, Japanese food, and many other topics. I was surprised since I thought that Japanese people didn’t like to debate about […]

Jonathan’s Blog – Week 1

I’ve arrived in Osaka by a night bus from Tokyo. Heavy rain was there to welcome me, what a nice surprise*. It was nice carrying a heavy suitcase around the entire city without an umbrella*.Thanks for this Osaka*.Since I’ve arrived at the OEH, after a long nap, I’ve started to meet every resident of this […]

Through the Inferno and Rain

Let me tell you an epic tale about the hardest challenge I had to face in Japan. But first, let’s turn the clock back a few months to understand my journey. After arriving in Japan, I spent my first days traveling around, happy and carefree, visiting Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. But when December drew near, […]

What is it like in Osaka English House (OEH)?

As a foreign visitor, I took on a mere cameo role in the house but have still managed to incorporate some quality time with the people that make OEH. Read on for a glimpse of those very beings. Irrashaimase! Enter the first floor, or just peek through the hot glass doors, and sneak a peek […]

Houses on Hills

A lmost two-thirds of my 3-month introduction to Japan has been spent in Kyushu, but after more than 50 days away from Kansai, I return to the region where I first fell in love with Japan. Specifically, Kyoto, who entranced me the first night she wrapped me in her unseasonably empty arms. Ours was a fiery […]

Candy at OEH – Part 6

So, I hope I left some of you wondering and curious! Asking the five W’s and How! What are collard greens? Where do you get smoked turkey legs? When do you have time for all this cooking and shopping? Who is going to eat ALL this food? Why are these dishes considered authentic Kwanzaa dishes? […]