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An Inaka New Year: Hatsuhinode and Hatsumode

Nikkita Kent (Gunma) This article originally featured in the January 2019 issue of Connect. We’ve all been there, right? Living

Happy new year everyone! For CONNECT’s first issue of 2019, our staff have written up articles detailing their winter vacation

Logan McCarthy (Gifu) This article originally featured in the December 2018 issue of Connect. Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash. Many of us see

Amanda Muller (Kyoto) This article originally featured in the December 2018 issue of Connect. There isn’t a lot that tastes like

Talisha Vernon (Gunma) This article originally featured in the December 2018 issue of Connect. Christmas time is here. Happiness and cheer.

Tresha Barrett (Kyoto) This article originally featured in the November 2018 issue of Connect. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has passed

December is holiday season for many expats across Japan. For others, it’s simply a time for being with friends and

Laura Pollacco (Kanagawa) This article originally featured in the November 2018 issue of Connect. Gender neutral fashion is one of

Emily Masuda (Gifu) Hosting thirty-something JETs for Thanksgiving is something that Chisako Higashiya from Seki, Gifu, does with poise, generosity,

Whether the impending chill is making you want to curl up at home with a book or video game, or