Posted inMultimedia Tokyo
Japan’s countryside near Mount Fuji
Open FarmStormy DayWalking to the Shrine
Posted inPersonal Essay
Travel Essay: Clash of Cultures
No doubt, being a black person going to Japan, I was a little wary. Of course I’m used to always being that one black kid who always sticks out like…
Posted inMultimedia
No Place I Would Rather Be
Leaving Japan was hard. But leaving memories behind were even harder. I'm thankful to have shared this experience with wonderful people. I made a short video compiling all of the…
Posted inFeature Story Kyoto
Karaoke: Japan’s got talent
There's a huge shortage of karaoke bars in America. Unless you count singing karaoke to YouTube videos at the top of your lungs when none of your roommates are home.…
Posted inFeature Story Tokyo
8 Sugoi Moments in Japan
Japan is full of sugoi (amazing) surprises. I mean, a lot of surprises. Traveling to a new country will definitely put you in a culture shock. I was ready to…
Posted inFeature Story Kyoto
How to prepare for rain in Japan
Rain in Japan is no joke. When it rains, it pours. On this trip, I soaked every pair of socks that I brought with me. Every pair of shoes got…
Posted inFeature Story Tokyo
Sampuru: Delicious Wax!
Everyone mistakes the beautiful fruit bowl in the new model home as real food. The gloss on the apple and the bumps on the orange are so realistic that you…
Posted in2019 Daily Blog Posts Kyoto
The long journey home
After an adventurous 11 days in Japan, our study abroad trip has come to a close. We visited Toyko, Kamakura, Enoshima, Kyoto and (for some of us) Osaka before departing…
Posted inIntroductions
About Tyra Williams
From a young age I’ve always understood the power of storytelling; whether it be through journalism, film, books, or even social media. My fascination with television, books, and movies has…
