Author Archives: Sirius Tao

Hello! When abroad at another country, one of the biggest physical changes to your environment is undoubtedly the food. Japan is the same, and many people run into issues with their diet in the first months, despite the food being … Continue reading →

Hello! Since I wasn’t able to find much information on this when coming here, I thought it would be fitting to discuss how someone traveling/living in Japan could continue their fitness journey. In America, I avidly lift weights, and try … Continue reading →

Tokyo! I’ve been here for a week now, and though I’ve visited (and even lived) here before, it feels so much more different now that I can speak a little bit of Japanese! Though, I will say, since almost everyone … Continue reading →

Hello! My program ended just about a week ago, and I’m currently in Tokyo, traveling with friends and practicing my Japanese. I had so much fun at the program, and I feel so much more confident in my Japanese! The … Continue reading →

Hello! Since I’ve officially stayed 2 months in Kyoto, I thought I would share some places that are great for day trips or to just get out of the city. Osaka: Everyone’s go-to location. It’s close, its fun, and its … Continue reading →

Hi again! I thought I’d take this post to tell you a little about what my day looks like here at KCJS. 8:00 Wake up and get ready for classes; I would typically be out the door by 8:30 and … Continue reading →

Hello! This weekend I went on a little daytrip to Uji. Uji is known for their matcha and matcha related sweets, as well as Byodo-in temple (which is on the 10 yen coin). One of the advantages about being in … Continue reading →

Hello all! I’m Sirius Tao and this is my first blog at Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies as a second-year intermediate-level student. Quick about myself: I am an incoming sophomore at Williams and took up Japanese because of my interest … Continue reading →