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Re: Sweet Potato and Chickpea Stew

Haikugirl — Wed, 24 May 2017 02:40:02 -0000

Love this recipe! Any idea roughly how many calories there are per portion? Thanks!

Re: A little about Japanese Kit Kat

Haikugirl — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 17:08:54 -0000

The soy sauce Kit Kats were actually really good! Shame they're not around anymore. Another surprisingly good one was 'jyaga butter' (jacket potato with butter) flavour. That one was really good, but the corn butter one tasted like feet. (>_<) Great blog post guys! And thanks for keeping me supplied with Kit Kats! ^_−☆

Re: Crystal Kite in Tokyo

Haikugirl — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 15:12:06 -0000

Congratulations! I still haven't read Samurai Awakening but it's waiting for me on my iPad! :)

Re: The End of JET- Five Years in Japan

Haikugirl — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 16:16:59 -0000

Congratulations on the new job! (*^_^)v

Re: Making Friends And Studying Japanese With Japan’s Ultra Popular Social Network, LINE

Haikugirl — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 17:59:33 -0000

This looks great! I'm trying to make some new Japanese friends to practice Japanese with, so I'll give it a go! My ID is: Ali Haikugirl

Re: I Need your Help!

Haikugirl — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:25:14 -0000

I also prefer the one on the right. :)

Re: How To Write Letters In Japanese: An Introduction

Haikugirl — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:18:36 -0000

This is so useful! I write letters in Japanese with my best friend in Japan (she replies in English) and I've been looking for some tips to improve my writing skills. Thanks! :D

Re: “Gaijin”

Haikugirl — Wed, 29 May 2013 17:29:15 -0000

An interesting topic! Personally I have no problem with the word when used in an informal context. Of course, it can have negative connotations, and I've certainly heard it used in such a way that it could be considered very rude or derogatory, but never towards myself. it's a word I would use to refer to myself and my friends when among non-Japanese people who have experience of living in Japan. In fact, I work with people who have lived in Japan and many of us use the word simply to refer to ourselves. I do know of a few people who won't use it because they find it offensive though - and that'#s their choice of course.

Ashley made a very interesting point about 'looking Japanese' though. If someone doesn't 'look Japanese' but was born and raised in Japan, does that make them a gaijin or not? Hmm...

Re: What I Miss (and Don't Miss) About Living in Japan | Surviving in Japan: (without much Japanese)

Haikugirl — Mon, 27 May 2013 05:29:20 -0000

I absolutely agree with most of the things you've listed here! Even having been back two years I'm still missing so much about Japan, but I'm learning to adapt now I guess. I had a pretty low two years, not fitting in in my own country, not really wanting to be in London, not being able to be myself... but fortunately I managed to sort it out. I moved to Bristol, which is much calmer than London and got my dream job as a travel consultant selling Japan trips (I didn't realise that was my dream job - but it turns out it is!). I'm surrounded by people who have had similar experiences to me now, and it feels much better. A lot of people basically told me to get over it, forget about Japan and move on, but that wasn't the right thing for me. I still need Japan to be a big part of my life and, although I miss many many things, I'm lucky that I can still keep hold of so much.

I hope you find what you need to adjust and stay healthy. :)

Re: What Was It Like Traveling To Japan 100 Years Ago?

Haikugirl — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:56:35 -0000

This is FANTASTIC! I recently cam across a travel guide from the 1960s and thought that was cool, but this is priceless! Thanks for sharing! :)

Re: Japanese Phrase Cards for Vegans, Vegetarians, People With Food Allergies, or Other Dietary Restrictions | Surviving in Japan: (without much Japanese)

Haikugirl — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:44:42 -0000

This is brilliant! I wish I had had this on my first trip to Japan!

Re: London’s Top Graffiti and Street Art Locations

Haikugirl — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 12:32:07 -0000

I'd also recommend the skate park by the Southbank. The art there is changing all the time, and varies between tagging and street artists such as Don and Mr Shiz.

Re: Q&A;: Tall and Plus Size Clothing in Japan | Surviving in Japan: (without much Japanese)

Haikugirl — Mon, 28 May 2012 14:30:13 -0000

When I lived in Nagoya a couple of years go I found it incredibly difficult to find nice larger clothes. Zara had some tall stuff though, and their maxi-style skirts and dresses fitted. Aeon shopping mall also had some stuff, but I found it impossible to buy pants anywhere in Nagoya. In Tokyo, I would always go to the British store Next which usually had some larger sizes. Shoes were tough too, but some stores do sell "queen size". Good luck!

Re: Kaley in Japan: Winter Trip Part #1 - Kobe!

Haikugirl — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:36:47 -0000

Looks like a great trip so far! Looking forward to reading more about your adventures. (^_^)v

Re: Kaley in Japan: It's Been A Long Time! Photo Dump!

Haikugirl — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 04:13:37 -0000

Oh I don't know about an actual bus tour, but the buses in Kyoto are so easy to use and you can get this day ticket where you can hop on and off. There's a bus ticket office just outside Kyoto Station and they're very foreigner friendly. :)

Re: Kaley in Japan: It's Been A Long Time! Photo Dump!

Haikugirl — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:05:57 -0000

I had a winter Kansai adventure once - it was amazing! If you need any ideas, you might find some here: http://haikugirl.wordpress.... Have a great trip! (^_^)v

Re: Kaley in Japan: Reasons Why I Love Japan: My Favorite Class

Haikugirl — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:16:15 -0000

It's wonderful to hear about your life as an ALT! Keep up the good work!

Re: July 2011 Japan Blog Matsuri

Haikugirl — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 10:29:58 -0000

Just in time! Here's mine: http://haikugirl.wordpress....

Re: Kaley in Japan: Great news! Best update ever! I got my placement for Japan!

Haikugirl — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:58:01 -0000

Fantastic news! I've never been there, so I can't wait to hear all about it from you! :)

Re: Kaley in Japan: Packing to Move to Japan #2 - Luggage Restrictions

Haikugirl — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 03:45:02 -0000

What a wonderfully detailed post! I remember going through all the same luggage restriction stuff before I moved to Japan - it was a nightmare! (>_<)

Re: My 7 Links | Surviving in Japan: (without much Japanese)

Haikugirl — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 07:56:00 -0000

Excellent post, Ashley! Thanks for joining in! :)

Re: Budget Trouble: Show Me Japan is on summer break

Haikugirl — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:27:25 -0000

Have a great summer holiday! :)

Re: Budget Trouble: Show Me Japan Vol 1 Issue 32

Haikugirl — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:36:37 -0000

Ooh - I'm 2nd! :)

Re: Budget Trouble: Show Me Japan Vol 1 Issue 31

Haikugirl — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:39:33 -0000

Continuing my A-Z this week. B is for.....

Re: Budget Trouble: Show Me Japan Vol 1 Issue 30

Haikugirl — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 19:51:22 -0000

Entering twice this week - hope that's ok! :)