Katie Pask
Originally from the UK, Katie Pask has been living in Oita prefecture since 2009. Nursery teacher by day and secret pop star by night, Katie spends most of her free time either performing on a stage or belting it out at karaoke. Despite enjoying travelling to new places and trying new things, she is still determined to find the perfect plate of fish and chips in Japan. (if you have any recommendations, hit her up on the links below. She’s willing to travel.)
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Japanese city gets its very own Starbucks Frappuccino for a limited time
Top Secret Cookie Recipe Finally Comes to Light
We go behind the scenes at Japan Airlines’ in-flight meal factory【Photos】
In downtown Tokyo, we talk to a guy who says he’s from Orion’s belt, get called an “idiot”
We use the Seishun 18 Ticket to travel from Japan to Korea by ferry
Cast of this summer’s live-action Naruto stage play looks more awesome than ever in new photos
7-Eleven opens “next generation” SIP convenience store in Japan
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Record number of foreign children in Japan need help understanding Japanese in school
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Dragon Quest Burgers and Slime drinks are coming to McDonald’s Japan【Video】
Is it rude to sing along at concerts in Japan? We ask a pro musician for his take
The etiquette rules for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan
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