In Japan, it’s the dead of summer right now. To help us feel a little cooler, television frequently features ghost stories and spooky tales. On nights after hearing such scary stories, I somehow find it hard to fall back asleep… Is it just me? (laughs) And yet, towards the end of the show, they always

The phrase originates from a brilliant military tactic used by the famous general Han Xin in China’s historical records, Shiji (Records of the Grand Historian). ■ Pitching Camp with a River at Their Backs When facing an enemy army (the Zhao forces) that vastly outnumbered his own, Han Xin intentionally set up his camp with

I have experience studying and working abroad. During that time, I sometimes struggled with the complexities of cross-cultural understanding and the frustration of not being able to fully connect with others. At the same time, however, I had irreplaceable experiences of sharing laughter and transcending language and cultural barriers through food, sports, and music. I

✈️ Exploring: Traveling, looking at the ocean, growing flowers 🎨 Creating: Crafts, making accessories, drawing & looking at art ☕ Relaxing: Comedy shows, listening to music, watching Netflix almost every day