this weather is unbeLEAFable – AM autumn blog by Tran (#12)
Gone are the hot and sweltering days and in with the cooler weather. It’s nice to finally be able to […]
Assistant Manager Blogs
The “Happily Ever After” – Assistant Manager Blog by Marilena (AM #11)
Autumn has always been the most nostalgic season to me. As the days finally start to cool down and the
Assistant Manager Blog by Mia: Harvesting
September – November 2025 September In September, the crowns of the rice fields around Wazuka began to turn gold, and
“暑いですね?” – Summer AM blog by Tran
“暑いですね?” (atsui desu ne?) or in other words, “Isn’t it hot?” is a phrase that you will hear EVERYWHERE you
夏: Assistant Manager Blog by Katrina [Summer 2025]
If Japan had a “Summer Wrapped,” it would surely read: “You have produced 86 liters of sweat.”
Assistant Manager Blog by Mia: Flourishing
July – August 2025 Among other things, Summer at Obubu was full of sweaty farming days, delicious Summer Sencha, insects,
A Summer of Sunshine and Spiders: Assistant Manager Blog by Nicole
And just like that, we’re halfway through our time here. The summer is here – formally hailing the arrival of
FINALLY spring – Assistant Manager Blog by Tran
Goodbyeee winter, hellooooo spring! As long as we waited for the spring season, it came and left in a blink
春: Assistant Manager Blog by Katrina [Spring 2025]
Are you ready for another thesis-length blog about how much I adored spring harvest? Buckle up and please bear (🐻) with me!!! It was the BEST!
Is Japanese summer that bad?- AM blog by Mari (#11) [Summer 2025]
Everyone tried to warn me about the Japanese summer and every time I would respond with confidence: “I am from
Spring is here! – AM blog by Marilena #11
From the cold and dry winter we finally started stepping into the blooming season. Spring here has such an enchanting
Assistant Manager Blog by Mia: Rooting
May-June 2025 Hello again! Welcome to the second chapter of my assistant manager blog series. One of the most memorable
The Controlled Chaos of the Spring Harvest – Assistant Manager Blog by Nicole (#10)
Spring in Wazuka comes suddenly. Our Sakura trees took what felt like forever to blossom, with trees in nearby Uji