Tokyo—“I knew I should’ve come earlier.” I was silently berating myself while standing in line with hundreds, maybe even thousands...
I’m sorry, did you say ‘washed my money’?” I wanted to make sure I heard my student correctly. As...
Before heading back to the city, I decided to buy Takahiro a thank-you omiyage, or souvenir from a trip. After all, it was on his suggestion that I went hiking, reaching the peak of Mt. Takao or Takaosan, where I stood in awe of breathtaking scenery.
