Tag Archives: Sakura

Good bye, Cherry Blossoms

Posted on April 17, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Sakura season is almost at a close, already. It always seems fast, but this year particularly so–it felt like the blossoms were barely on the trees before the wind and rain (and maybe a few aftershocks?) shook them all to … Continue reading →

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I should be so lucky…Kit Kats?

Posted on April 14, 2011 by superhappyawesome

I recently found a new flavor of Kit Kat that confounded me. I’ve asked multiple coworkers, friends, and even students to help explain, and I still feel like I’m not quite getting the whole picture. It’s definitely one of the … Continue reading →

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Weekly Round Up!

Posted on April 10, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Well, it’s been a pretty great week here in Japan! The cherry blossoms are in full swing, the new school year is starting, and there’s a warm spring feeling in the air. It’s a beautiful time to be in the … Continue reading →

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Happy Friday! Engrish of the Week :)

Posted on April 8, 2011 by superhappyawesome

This was a little sweet from one of my coworkers, a lovely example of the Omiyage that often appears on my desk. I don’t know about

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Ueno is Panda Crazy!

Posted on April 3, 2011 by superhappyawesome

When we went to Tokyo last weekend, the trains were still a bit disrupted, so instead of landing in Shinjuku or Ikebukuro as usual, our final stop was Ueno. This was a happy occasion, because we haven’t gotten much chance … Continue reading →

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Japan is (still) Beautiful!

Posted on March 18, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Hey guys–just a little reminder that despite everything, Japan is (still) beautiful, and there’s no place we’d rather be. It’s been a difficult week, and the current stress is watching so many of our friends leaving, but we honestly have … Continue reading →

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Sakura & Smiles

Posted on March 7, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Something beautiful happened on my way home from work the other day. I pass by a little park every day, and I noticed that the Sakura trees had started blooming. Not Ume trees, but proper cherry blossoms! It must be … Continue reading →

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The Starbucks Sakura Frappuccino!

Posted on February 28, 2011 by superhappyawesome

As I mentioned on Saturday, we had some really lovely weather here last week. And what better way to celebrate than with a beautiful Sakura Blended Creme Frappuccino from Starbucks? I’m not usually a Frappuccino kind of girl–I tend to … Continue reading →

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Ume Blossoms!

Posted on February 26, 2011 by superhappyawesome

It’s a been a gorgeous week here in this part of Japan! The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, and even the sun seems to be shining brighter. Best of all, the plum trees are blooming! Plum … Continue reading →

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Starbucks Sakura Lattes!

Posted on February 22, 2011 by superhappyawesome

You probably already have some idea of this, but Cherry Blossoms are, in short, a REALLY BIG DEAL here in Japan. If you’re from the Washington D.C. area like us, maybe you’ve had the chance to experience the incredible sight … Continue reading →

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