Written by Ryan Sowers, (Wabash College), Student Correspondent for CET Japan, Summer 2022 One of the best parts about studying in Japan is getting to try all the delicious food. While the food that you order at restaurants or buy at a konbini on a busy night doesn’t always live up to the healthy image […]
Learning to Eat in Japan
Written Isabelle Qian, (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Japan, Summer 2022 Sometimes, when I eat food in Japan, I find myself trying to chew thoroughly and with great concentration — kind of like a cow. I try to taste everything that I can: the hints of lemon in the fish, the specific density of […]
I Wanna Be a Ninja
Written by Cody Simpson, (University of Kansas), Student Correspondent for CET Japan, Summer 2022 Shrine leading up to Iga When you hear the word Japan, one of the things that may come to mind is the Samurai. The Samurai warrior existed for centuries and they were known for not only being extremely loyal to their […]
“Nihongo Jouzu” and Gauging Your Progress in Your Target Language
Written by Josh Gill, (Rice University), Student Correspondent for CET Japan, Summer 2022 There is a two word phrase known to every language learner of the Japanese language. That phrase is “Nihongo Jouzu” (日本語上手), which literally translates to “Japanese very good”. At first glance, this phrase seems like a great indicator that you are making […]
Making Pottery in Kyoto
Written by Ryan Sowers, (Wabash College), Student Correspondent for CET Japan, Summer 2022 I was a bit nervous when I first heard that our CET-led excursion would be to Kyoto for molding clay. The reason why? My first thought went to the specialized context that the students would have to navigate—all in Japanese. First, the […]
Avoiding Homework in Beautiful Surroundings
Written by Isabelle Qian, (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Japan, Summer 2022 Today, after school, instead of getting off at my usually stop in Aikawa, I stayed on the train and kept going. When I applied for CET, I was told to expect a lot of work. I knew that I would be spending […]