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Hey Everyone, 皆さん、こんにちは！ As you all know, I'm studying for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1(the highest level) right now. While I'm studying (and because I have a lot of free time at work right now), I figured, why not share what I do. もうご存知かもしれませんが、私は今日本語能力試験の1級を勉強中です。1級は最高のレベルです。最近、夏休みに入り、時間があります。そこで私の勉強し方を皆に教えようと思います。 I bought a JLPT N1 practice test booklet on Amazon.com. At the start of spring vacation (so quite a while ago), I went through and did a practice test to see where I stand. Let me just say, my listening was great, but everything else needs work. アマゾンから日本語能力試験1級の教科書を購入しました。春休み（もう大分前）に自分の改善しなければいけないところを知るため、勉強をしました。リスニングは大丈夫ですが、その他、漢字、文法、読解は今のままじゃ全然足りません。 Now, I go through all of the passages and pick out kanji, words and grammar that  I don't know. I write them, their meaning and if applicable, their usage in a separate text book that I consistently refer back to. The repeated exposure really helps me familiarize myself with ...

Hey everyone, 皆さん、こんにちは！ *Heads up: This one isn't travel-related. It's just a sweet memory that recently came to mind.* *注目：この記事は旅行との関係がありません。先ほど、思い出した愛しい想い出です。* The weather has been insane lately. Still over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (39 degrees Celsius). Although it feels like a sauna outside, the inside of the office feels like an ice tundra. Seriously, the air conditioner feels like its cracked up to the highest setting. It's so cold in here that I've wrapped myself in a blanket. 近頃の天気には本当に驚かされます。連日39度を超えています。外はまるでサウナみたいですけれども、職員室の中は涼しいです。エアコンは普通の温度に設定してありますが、私にとって寒いのでブランケットで体を包み込んでいます。 All this cold air made me start reminiscing about my romantic Christmas rendezvous with past lovers. Do you know how Christmas is celebrated here in Japan? In Japan, Christmas, or rather Christmas Eve is a romantic holiday. Many people spend the day with their lovers, go on sweet dates, exchange gifts and eat Christmas cake and fried chicken. この寒さを感じながら、昔の恋人とのクリスマスデートを思い出しました...

Hello all! 皆さん、こんにちは！夏の本番となりました。 The heat is really starting to pick up lol Now that its midsummer, there are festivals like almost everyday here in Japan! This past weekend, my friends and I decided to get dressed up in yukata and go to Gion Matsuri, the biggest festival in Kyoto!! Kyoto is the previous capital of Japan. It's rich in tradition and culture. There is even a Japanese style Starbucks! If you wanna feel like you've been transported back in time, walking around Kyoto in a yukata (or a kimono, depending on the season) is the way to go! This is even more so the case during a festival! 最近、どんどん暑くなって来ていますね〜笑 もう真夏なので、お祭りはほぼ毎日行っています。先週末、友達と一緒に祇園祭りに行きました〜✨ 祇園祭りは京都で1番大きな祭りです〜♪( ´▽｀) 京都は日本の昔の首都です(東京の前)。伝統や文化が豊かな場所です〜 京都は日本風のスタバだってあります！もし、過去の日本に行ってっみたかったら、浴衣(時期によって、着物)などがオススメです〜 お祭りの場合はなおさらですw So what is  Gion Matsuri ? Gion Matsuri is a festival of Yasaka Shrine! It lasts for the entire month of July! Talk about a big festival lol Not only is it the biggest festival...

Pictures of my travels up until now. 今までの旅行の写真です〜 International Travels・国際旅行✈️ Seoul, South Korea・大韓民国(韓国)・ソウル特別市  Hong Kong・香港 Macau・マカオ Taipei, Tawan・中華民国(台湾)・台北市 

My Goals / あたしのゴール・リスト！ Make a cute blog 可愛いブログを作ること Travel and see more of the world 世界一周旅行をすること Make great friends and unforgettable memories 　 素敵な友達・忘れられない思い出を作ること Develop skills as a translator/interpreter 翻訳者としての能力を上達すること Get JLPT N1 Certification 日本語能力試験の 1 級取得すること Take necessary steps toward working in International Trade 貿易アナリストになるための資格を取ること