You should travel as far and as wide as possible. It's the only way to taste the fullness of life.
Read Article >>This trip was more than just another vacation to Hawaii, it was my family’s chance to walk through my grandpa’s memory lane alongside him.
Read Article >>It is exhausting to live in a world where I’m told to celebrate my whole self while being encouraged to abandon my basic needs to live a full and healthy life in order to be valued and accepted by society.
Read Article >>The last time I was in Japan, “Born This Way” by Lady Gaga was charting, Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1 had just hit theatres, and infinity scarves and hair feathers were in. These are my tips and mishaps on my first trip to Japan in over a decade!
Read Article >>If you are like me (or me previously) and have a compulsory need to pack 5 pairs of shoes for a 3 day trip and you want to change, then this article might be the one for you. Here’s my guide to going from a 50 lb check in bag to a 17 lb backpack for my 7-day Japan trip and all the options I had to consider.
Read Article >>What I did, and how I traveled through Japan knowing a limited amount of Japanese.
Read Article >>Japan's been a second home for me, a place of comfort and familiarity. But I know this won't last.
Read Article >>It’s really just a matter of what you’re prioritizing on a trip, and if it’s meeting people and going out, then there really is no substitute for a hostel. This experience instilled confidence in accommodations for backpacking travelers and in my own abilities to deal with new situations and environments.
Read Article >>For whatever Valentine’s Day mood you might be in - check out our February radiYO! playlists from some of our favorite tastemakers.
Read Article >>Despite the mixed reputation of Valentine's Day, I'm here to offer a few reasons to help advocate for my personal favorite holiday. We really do love love, so why not love Valentine's Day too? :)
Read Article >>Being vegan in Japan can seem daunting, but with the recent popularity of plant-based cuisine across the major cities, it can be easy to find filling and tasty vegan meals!
Read Article >>Valentine’s Day is a special time for kids, but it doesn’t have to be all about food and candy. If you're looking for non-food and no-candy options for your children’s Valentine’s Day class gifts, here are 5 ideas and a free printable card.
Read Article >>What are you doing this February 19th? The Day of Remembrance is an important time for us as community members to reflect on our unique history and make connections to our endeavors in the present.
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Are you feeling reflective and wistful now that Autumn is here? Archiving your memories can empower you and your community.
This past June, Okaeri LA hosted the first ever Queer Obon (we think), or a festival designed to bring LGBTQ+ people together in community for this important Buddhist holiday.
I’m here to guide you through the unbearable and excruciating… I mean, FUN AND ACTION-PACKED opportunity of being dragged…BROUGHT to a bases of ball game.
When I got cancer, I thought that would be my biggest problem. I was very wrong.
Starting university and exploring student organizations prompted me to ask myself some questions about who I am. How do I piece together the parts of my identity?
Graduate school can be a daunting journey filled with imposter syndrome and self-doubt, but it can also be an exciting next step that can open many new doors and opportunities. To help ease the burden, here are a few tips that I’d like to share to those considering graduate school.
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Intercollegiate Taiko Invitational (ITI) was held at UC Davis, co-hosted by Davis’ Bakuhatsu Taiko Dan and UC Berkeley’s Cal Raijin Taiko. But what’s the big fuss, and why should the community care?