Two years spent writing my thesis, coming up with ideas in Belgium, gathering sources in Japan, and writing most of the text in The Netherlands and Italy. Now that it’s done, what do I do next?

Two years spent writing my thesis, coming up with ideas in Belgium, gathering sources in Japan, and writing most of the text in The Netherlands and Italy. Now that it’s done, what do I do next?

From the moment I first arrived in Japan, I knew leaving it again would be a hard task. One year later, I found out just how right that suspicion had been. However, I didn’t let that stop me from making some amazing friends!

I’ve often talked about the unusual geography of Japan. It stretches like a string of pearls dangling from frozen Kamchatka to the North, over rugged mountains and dense cities, all…

After living in Japan for a year, it was very difficult not to see it constantly when travelling to Seoul. From the food, architecture, and music, strong connections are everywhere….

Up until about 1870 Japan lived in a state of relative isolation. After centuries of bloody civil war, the military Tokugawa government ensured the unification of Japan, bringing peace and…

After seven months living in Japan I can confidently state the archipelago’s nature is nothing less than stunning. Coming from the grey drizzle of Belgium at the edge of the…

I’ll have to be honest. Renting a car to explore the Japanese Alps two days after Mom arrived might not have been my best idea ever. She felt exhausted by…

When you think of Japan, agriculture might not be the first word that comes to mind. Considering the digital reach of Sony and Nintendo, or the global presence of Toyota,…

What do you think this post will be about? Maybe you’re well read on cuisine and are thinking about the crime that is natto; sticky, slimy, and stinky. Or perhaps…