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

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

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!

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.