

Hennoko
My aunt and I went to visit Henoko and join kayakers out on the water. Unfortunately it was too windy for kayakers to go out but I got...


Save Yanbaru Forest
Yumiko, Momo and I went to visit Takae a small village in the middle of the Yanbaru forest. Takae holds about 200 inhabitants, young and...


Seeing what I've been learning and learning through what I've been seeing
Hey everyone, Here's a list of things I wish I knew before I came: 1. I will sweat through two t-shirts everyday 2. Take off glasses when...


Finally, Okinawa.
Hello, I arrived at Naha in the evening and some of my family came to pick me up. I was really nervous about meeting them but they were...


Yokohama
After bustling and lively Tokyo, I stayed with an older couple in a small and quiet town in Yokohama. I slept in their Tatami room and...


Tokyo
Kyong works from M-F which means I got to explore parts of Tokyo by myself. I bought a rail pass but decided to walk around my first...
Mom, don't worry I am still alive and well
Hey Everyone, I apologize for my recent lack of posts. Don't fret I'm still alive-> (mom). My time in Tokyo/Yokohama was filled with SO...


Back to the City I was Born in! Tokyo
Good Morning! Just like yesterday it is super humid, hot and rainy. The air feels sticky and heavy! After my flight I took the Keisei...


Waiting to Depart!
Hi Everyone, Waiting for my plane! I leave in just about 45min. Contact me through my contact page or via Skype: alice.newberry Google...
Ready to Go & Thank Yous!
Hi everyone, It finally feels real. I'm leaving for 3 months! I can't believe the amount of love and support I have had and am having for...