What I learned from my stay in the United States

The transition from Japanese to American culture When I left Narita International Airport in Japan, I did not feel like I was really going to the United States for a year. After a very long flight, I met my host family at the Dulles International Airport.  Although I studied a lot of aspects about this country, like society, race, culture, and politics, I was still … Continue reading What I learned from my stay in the United States

Coming halfway across the world and back

My time living in Japan vs now As a military child, I have been acquainted with moving frequently. This move has been different, though. Not only did I move back to a place where I lived before, but I also moved back from an entirely different continent!  I left in the summer of 2020, right at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, so to say … Continue reading Coming halfway across the world and back

Moving on from High School 

Looking back and looking forward to what comes next The last four years of my life have been nothing short of busy, exciting, fun, and impactful. I started high school in the fall of 2019, and going from middle school into the high school world was quite interesting. I was so excited to start the journey of the next four years in high school, including … Continue reading Moving on from High School