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Reflections on my semester abroad and dealing with *dun dun dun* the Japan withdrawals.

Here are some of my honest observations about being queer in Japan and some resources that might help if you're in the same boat!

I decided to take weekly dance workshops in Japan, which were challenging both physically and linguistically...but was a lot of fun!

From Japan's maid cafes to internet and animal cafes: What counts as a cafe here? What can you do at each cafe?

A day in the life of an IES Abroad student!

As someone with allergies, I know a reaction can just happen anywhere, but I was still unprepared to go to the hospital while in Japan. With the help of so many...

Some creative ways to make the everyday abroad life in Japan a little more special, whimsical, and yours.

Highlights of the Sawara Festival Trip, an IES sponsored trip with cultural activities in a town two hours away from our dorm!

Queer life and just life abroad can feel lonely sometimes, so I decided to embrace it one day by taking myself on a solo trip.