Enty sensei reflects on how her wish to “escape” Japan gradually changed after meeting international students and rediscovering Japan through their eyes. A warm story about individuality, belonging, and finding a place where you can live as yourself.
Ever looked at a piece of modern art and felt completely lost? In this post, Mayu sensei shares how a simple conversation with her student completely changed her perspective on art, and life.
Ritsuko sensei shares her personal experience with menopause and how swimming helped her care for both her body and mind. Through honest conversations, exercise, and supportive friends, menopause became something easier to face rather than something to hide.
A personal story about Mayu sensei’s father’s sudden hospitalization, his recovery, and the gratitude her family felt toward the medical staff who supported him.
A personal view on love beyond romance, marriage, and family. Through the comedy duo Okazu Club, Mayu sensei reflects on how love can appear in friendship, work, personal passions, and the quiet gratitude we share with the people around us.
Mayu sensei compares an influencer’s stylish morning routine with her own everyday habits, offering a humorous reminder not to take social media too seriously.
Failure can feel disappointing, but if you keep going, every challenge can become part of the learning process.
Ise offers both quiet moments of gratitude at Ise Jingu and cheerful streets to explore at Okage Yokocho. From sacred traditions to summer sweets, it is a place where calm and joy meet.
Ritsuko-sensei shares her journey around the Noto Peninsula, where breathtaking nature meets the resilience of local people recovering from the earthquake. Visiting the region becomes not only a travel experience, but also a meaningful way to support its recovery.
Kyabakura is a glittering corner of Japan’s nightlife where kyabajō turn conversation into a skill – reading the room, adapting to each guest, and making people feel welcome.