Avery Pumpkin Carving
Last Friday, Avery had an alley pumpkin carving challenge at Tom Mannion’s house. There were two pumpkins per alley, and plenty of snacks to go around –... Read more.
Cal Hacks 2.0!
(Hello world!) Sorry. Had to get that one out of the way. Anyway, I’m Anne, and I’m an Averite in Caltech’s class of 2019. I’m originally... Read more.
Pika Pika!
Imay haveshrieked excitedly at my computer when I first sawthisKotaku articlesome time in July. Seeing as this was a limited-time promotional event and that Ilove... Read more.
Adventures in Osaka
Continuing our trip around Kansai, Grace and I travelled to Osaka after a few days in Kyoto. I was really,really excited for Osaka because it’s the best place... Read more.
Hello, Kyoto!
In Japan, there’s a holiday called Obon that originated from a Buddhist tradition of honoring one’s ancestors. Nowadays it’s an occasion for people... Read more.
Tokyo Station First Avenue
Often when I’m traveling to the Tokyo area, I end up taking a train to Tokyo Station and then transferring to get to my final destination. Tokyo Station is... Read more.
Chinatown
Yokohama is home to the biggest Chinatown in Asia. (I’m not entirely sure how significant that is, considering that China is also in Asia. But still, impressive.)... Read more.
Vs. Mount Fuji
This weekend, I hiked up Mount Fuji. Would-be hikers are advised to prepare for the ascent with rain gear, sturdy hiking shoes, and appropriate clothing for "5-8... Read more.
Water, Water, Everywhere
Japan’s rainy season starts in early June and lasts through late July. So when we (Caltech JIP interns) were preparing to come to Japan, we were all emphaticallytold... Read more.
Back to Basics
The day I moved into my apartment, I went to a supermarket nearby to pick up some household supplies. I found myself confused about several products and stopped... Read more.
Food = Happiness
If anybody’s read my little blog description blurb, you’ll know it says: I’m going to Japan for a summer internship. Join me on my adventure in... Read more.
First Impressions
Yokoso Japan! ("Welcome to Japan!") is the slogan for the Japanese National Tourism Organization’s campaign to bring more foreign visitors to the... Read more.
