The first time I set eyes on the Han River, I was shocked. The river itself was beautiful, of course, but what really surprised me was the culture surrounding it. Everywhere I looked, people were outside enjoying the nice weather with food, drinks, and games. Friends gathered on picnic mats, people lounged under tents, and… Read more →

미국 (miguk, pronounced mee-gook) is the Korean word for the United States. I’m a fourth-generation Japanese American. Growing up, I wanted to be fully American, whatever that meant. There was a period when I wanted very little to do with the Japanese side of myself. It wasn’t until I got older that I began to… Read more →

Coming to Malaysia has been unexpectedly challenging for me, and it’s interesting in a way I’m struggling to explain. On the plane ride over, Sara and I were both so excited. It felt different from almost every other flight we’ve taken on this trip. For the first time since I arrived in Thailand for study… Read more →