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U.S.J.

Posted on March 22, 2018

Today was probably one of the most exciting days for me since I have been in Japan: I went to Universal Studios Japan (USJ)!! I have wanted to go to USJ since week one of …

Posted in Asia, Chloe Kirk, Japan, Spring 2018Tagged Chloe Kirk, intern abroad, International Academic Programs, International Internships, Japan, study abroad, UW-madison

Kani Party

Posted on March 14, 2018

Anytime anyone ever asked me if I like to eat crab I would have said no. I had never actually tried crab, but crab lies in the same seafood category as fish and I don’t …

Posted in Asia, Chloe Kirk, Japan, Spring 2018Tagged Chloe Kirk, International Academic Programs, International Internships, Japan, study abroad, UW-madison

the Do’s and Don’ts of Japan

Posted on March 12, 2018

Japan has many principles and ways to behave that are not explicitly written or said, but go without saying. While they are more lenient to foreigners who do not follow the cultural norms, it goes …

Posted in Asia, Chloe Kirk, Japan, Spring 2018Tagged Chloe Kirk, intern abroad, International Academic Programs, International Internships, Japan, study abroad, UW-madison, Worldwide Internships

Nankinmachi (Kobe)

Posted on March 5, 2018

About half a week before going to Kobe, I asked around what people in my laboratory and dormitory suggested. After giving me a “why are you going there” look, all people could suggest was Kobe …

Posted in Asia, Chloe Kirk, Japan, Spring 2018Tagged Chloe Kirk, International Academic Programs, International Internships, Japan, study abroad, UW-madison

English Tea

Posted on March 2, 2018

A coworker recommended Monter au Plus Patisserie for my next outing, and so when sightseeing had lulled I decided to treat myself to a fancy afternoon. My coworker warned me it would be expensive, and …

Posted in Asia, Chloe Kirk, Japan, Spring 2018Tagged Chloe Kirk, International Academic Programs, International Internship, Japan, UW-madison

Claustrophobic

Posted on February 27, 2018

Last time I was in Tokyo, I was hoping I had seen more of the craziness Tokyo is known for, and my goodness did I find more than I could ever dream of on my …

Posted in Asia, Chloe Kirk, Japan, Spring 2018Tagged Chloe Kirk, International Academic Programs, Japan, osaka, study abroad, Tokyo, travel, UW-madison, Worldwide Internship

Bless You

Posted on February 23, 2018

You know that communication will be difficult when going to a different country, but it is a whole new dimension of difficulty that I found myself in after moving to Japan. You think everyone will …

Posted in Academic Year 2017-2018, Chloe Kirk, Japan, Spring 2018Tagged Chloe Kirk, communication, Japan, miscommunication, pronouns

Chicken Sashimi

Posted on February 19, 2018

My company apparently really likes parties, and so we went out one night for chicken sashimi. I didn’t know what chicken sashimi meant, but I like chicken and thought this would be a great opportunity …

Posted in Academic Year 2017-2018, Chloe Kirk, Japan, Spring 2018Tagged Chicken sashimi, Chloe Kirk, Japan, new food, osaka, sake

Nerd City

Posted on February 16, 2018

This weekend was my first time in Tokyo, and I thought plane would be the best way to go. Tokyo is only one hour away from Osaka by plane, or three hours by shinkansen (bullet …

Posted in Academic Year 2017-2018, Chloe Kirk, Japan, Spring 2018Tagged Akihabara, anime, Chloe Kirk, imperial palace, Japan, Nerd City, Ueno

Picky Eater Problems

Posted on February 15, 2018

I have never been an adventurous eater. In fact, some might call me a relatively picky eater, almost exclusively sticking to the Italian cuisine (pasta and pizza). If you haven’t read my other blog posts …

Posted in Academic Year 2017-2018, Chloe Kirk, Japan, Spring 2018Tagged Chloe Kirk, fish balls for breakfast, Japan, mochy, new food, picky eater, sushi, Takoyaki1 Comment
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