Jamaican blogger living in rural Japan

Kanji Starter – Kanji Pictographs Book

Kanji Starter by Daiki Kasuya had been sitting in my Amazon wishlist for years. Seeing it pop up on social media and most rece

Goku; the hero of planet earth, originally sent from Planet Vegeta to conquer us, but now the greatest warrior in the universe

The never-ending quest to improve my Japanese continues. After plateauing again because much of my brain power was focused on

A couple of years ago, my interest in personal data security combined with learning the Python programming language birthed Li

Recently, I collected two Goshuin (shrine stamps) at Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine on the grounds of Hiroshima Castle the morning of

You never want to have your pasmo not working when you are rushing in Japan. Picture this: Jamaipanese-kun cruising into his s

Recently, I graduated from grad school in Japan with a Master’s degree from Hiroshima University. It seems like just a f

Hello, my name is Kirk and I can’t stop making Portmanteaus. There is something about smashing two words together to cre

Takamatsu Shinmei-jinja Shrine was apparently built in the year 941! It has hundreds of years of history and has seen it being

Two years ago I wrapped up my time on the JET Programme, went home to Jamaica and returned to Japan shortly after, for the sta

Mikane Shrine (御金神社) is a small shrine in Kyoto near Nijo Castle that the guardian deity of metals and minerals. At th

Sekiro (and anime) fans rejoice! An anime adaptation of Sekiro Shadows Die Twice was announced for Crunchyroll, and it looks a

I have worked on various podcasts and audio shows over the years. However, the Bon Bon Show is special. It’s a collabora

Superman has seen almost as many reboots, spinoffs, TV series, animations etc as Spider-Man. The Superman 2025 movie reboot is

Miyajima is a famous island in Hiroshima, Japan. It has various temples, shrines, museums and other attractions, making it a h

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing oh Hiroshima, and the Hiroshima Peace Igniter Program was launched

I learned one thing from that LAX to Narita leg of my 1st trip; booked via American Airlines but flown by Japan Airlines. It w

If visiting the 4 main Japanese islands are like collecting the infinity stones, then my recent trip to Hokkaido for an academ

I experienced the Sakaguradori Sake Tasting Tour in Saijo Higashi Hiroshima. It’s a 2-hour tour where you go to seven sa

Recently, my quest for a new stamp for my Goshuincho has lead me to Shingu Shrine in Higashihiroshima. Shingu Shrine (video he

I finally used that free Xbox Game pass trial that came with my new(ish?) gaming laptop and spend hours enjoying Clair Obscur:

Capsule Hotels are a great choice when travelling on a budget. I’m a huge fan of these cheap no frills accommodation and

I had a two-day trip to Kyoto recently. The 1st day was forgettable as it rained all day and I mostly went to places I have be

Monster Hunter Wilds launched almost two months ago. After more 100 hours, I can honestly say it has been a wonderful experien