Category Archives: Life in Japan

To Kenya and Back: Traveling in a Pandemic

Posted on December 5, 2020 by SK

It’s not travel as usual these days. The airlines have their requirements, the destination countries have theirs. The lower demand hasn’t led to lower ticket prices either. Flights are fewer and may be cancelled or rescheduled, which would invalidate any … Continue reading →

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Struggling with my mental health in Japan

Posted on October 21, 2020 by SK

A lot of people tell me I’m strong. But I think that I’m just independent, organized and a dreamer. I’m always forward-looking, if optimistic. The way I get over the present (if it is not pleasant) is by focusing on … Continue reading →

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October Update: A Special Announcement

Posted on October 7, 2020 by SK

And you ask me what I want this year And I try to make this kind and clear Just a chance that maybe we’ll find better days Lyrics to Better Days by Goo Goo Dolls. This is my prayer for … Continue reading →

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Vision 2020: I Had Lasik Eye Surgery in Japan!

Posted on July 1, 2020 by SK

Before you panic thinking I had some kind of medical condition and didn’t inform you, my dear family and friends, I want to state that I simply had lasers fix my eyes so I don’t have to wear glasses or … Continue reading →

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Running in Japan – 200 days of running in 2020

Posted on June 18, 2020 by SK

Growing up, I was never an athletic child. In high school, I couldn’t complete one lap. You wouldn’t know it if you’ve recently followed me on social media. I started running in February this year. When I say running, I … Continue reading →

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Dating in Tokyo

Posted on May 23, 2020 by SK

It’s been a year of living in Tokyo. A dramatic time has been had by all. I moved to Tokyo in late March of 2019, after living in Ishikawa Prefecture for 4.5 years. I started a new job in April … Continue reading →

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Tips for Kenyan Students Coming to Study in Japan, Part 2

Posted on May 5, 2020 by SK

Part 1 is here.  On social life, dating and relationships It will be lonely at first. You may want to talk to your friends and family, but the time difference might make it hard to be in contact all the … Continue reading →

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Tips for Kenyan Students Coming to Study in Japan, Part 1

Posted on May 5, 2020 by SK

The other day, I got an email from someone in Kenya who has gotten a scholarship to study his master’s degree at a university in Tokyo. He wondered if I have some tips or advice for him. Of course, I … Continue reading →

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April Update

Posted on April 25, 2020 by SK

It’s been almost a month since my last post. For those who followed the story, you’ll be happy to hear that Miss B. made it back to Nairobi safely. At JKIA, she was processed and sent to a quarantine facility, … Continue reading →

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Suicide in Japan and the Last Narita Express

Posted on March 28, 2020 by SK

I am sorry for the dramatic title of this post, but you will see why by the end of this post. It was on Monday night, the 23rd of March, when Miss B. sent me a message on Facebook. She … Continue reading →

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