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Micro Pigs, Otters, Ghibli and More!

Micro Pigs, Otters, Ghibli and More!

Last week, I made the drive down to Fukuoka. At 3.5 hours each way, it’s certainly not for everyone, but I was on a mission. Why? Because I…
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Rachel Fahey
Yamaguchi: Inari Shrines

Yamaguchi: Inari Shrines

Today I’d like to introduce to you two Inari shrines in Yamaguchi. The first, you may have already heard of, is called Motonosumi Inari…
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Rachel Fahey
Walking the Tracks: Yasuno Station

Walking the Tracks: Yasuno Station

Today I’d like to introduce Yasuno Station to you. Located in Kake in Akiota-cho, it’s a former JR station that used to run between Kabe…
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Rachel Fahey
Kosanji Temple: Onomichi’s Hidden Gem

Kosanji Temple: Onomichi’s Hidden Gem

Have you ever visited the Kosanji temple (耕三寺) in Setoda, Onomichi? It’s a beautiful Buddhist temple that was built by Kosanji Kozo, a…
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Rachel Fahey
Travel Pieces
Step into the Past at Bitchu-Matsuyama Castle

Step into the Past at Bitchu-Matsuyama Castle

Tucked away in the mountains of Okayama Prefecture is a hidden treasure of Japan’s past: Bitchu-Matsuyama Castle. In a land filled with…
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Jessica Warmerdam
Café Dusty Arts

Café Dusty Arts

One of Hiroshima City’s hidden gems
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Diana Faulkner
A Walk in the Park

A Walk in the Park

A beautiful and sprawling government-run park, Bihoku Park in Shobara has plenty to offer for any age and interest.
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Justin Holman
Teaching Inspiration
My Go-To Pronunciation Lesson

My Go-To Pronunciation Lesson

This lesson features cute visuals and a fun game to really help the students relax and understand the benefits of studying pronunciation!
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Kristen Granieri
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Why We Moved to Medium

Why We Moved to Medium

Wide Island View has changed formats a few times in its decade-long lifetime. From PDF newsletter to a fully-featured website publication…
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Kristen Granieri
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