Jamaican Blogger on life, gaming, learning 日本語 📚
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
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
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
I have worked on various podcasts and audio shows over the years. However, the Bon Bon Show is special. It’s a collabora
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
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
From April 2024 to March 2025 I was a Hiroshima Study Abroad Ambassador (HSAA). Being a HSAA allowed me to learn more about Hi
Tea ceremony or Sado is a highly ritualized practice that embodies Japanese aesthetics, philosophy, and spirituality. The tea
Having a model train set and a miniature railroad is so soothing. It’s kind of like why people have fish tanks but coole
I don’t drink coffee but Starbucks Japan has a special gimmick that has me grabbing a chai Latte every time I visit a ne
Recently, as part of my work as a Hiroshima Study Abroad Ambassador, I got the opportunity to volunteer at a Food Bank in Japa
Japan’s shinkansen, or bullet train, is a marvel of modern transportation technology. First introduced in 1964, the shinkans
