Koufukuen adalah restoran masakan China di Tsukuba yang menurut saya sangat istimewa. Pertama kali mengunjunginya, saya memesan mapo tofu—hidangan sederhana namun memiliki cita rasa yang dalam dan menggugah selera. Sejak saat itu, mapo tofu selalu menjadi patokan saya ketika mencoba restoran China baru. Jika mapo tofunya lezat, biasanya hidangan lainnya pun tak kalah enaknya. Di […]
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Buta-sama adalah restoran masakan Korea pertama yang saya temukan secara tidak sengaja di Tsukuba. Terletak strategis di sepanjang jalan Nishi Odori, dekat dengan Doho Park, restoran ini memiliki suasana yang hangat dan nyaman, meski kapasitasnya terbatas hanya untuk sekitar 15-20 orang. Salah satu hal yang menarik dari Buta-sama adalah pemiliknya, seorang warga Korea asli yang
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Pada kesempatan ini, saya ingin berbagi pengalaman tahun pertama saya sebagai mahasiswa S2 di University of Tsukuba, jurusan Applied Physics. Jujur saja, perasaan saya campur aduk: kecewa, namun juga merasa beruntung. Tahun 2020 menjadi tahun yang penuh tantangan bagi banyak orang, termasuk saya, karena pandemi COVID-19 yang mengubah segalanya. Pandemi ini memaksa banyak negara, termasuk
Pengalaman tahun pertama (April 2020 – Maret 2021) S2 di University of Tsukuba dan NIMS Read More »
In a previous post (link), I shared the steps for applying to the NIMS-GRA (National Institute for Materials Science – Graduate Research Assistantship). In this post, I will continue sharing my experience after submitting the application for the NIMS-GRA program. Applying for NIMS-GRA Confirmation Email After applying, you will receive a confirmation email regarding the
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This time, I would like to share my experience enjoying a meal at Ali’s Kebab, a restaurant located near Otonuma Park, Tsuchiura. The location is easily accessible, and you can find it through this link. The restaurant is famous for its kebabs, which I find unique, offering three types of meat: chicken, lamb, and beef.
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In February 2020, after returning from Mito to register my visa change from researcher to student, I decided to stop by Doho Park in Tsukuba. Upon arriving, I was surprised to see dozens of ducks gathering around an elderly man. It turned out that he was feeding the ducks, which numbered around fifty. This was
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In my previous post, I shared my experience transitioning from a researcher visa to a student visa. The process was simple; I just needed to visit the immigration office to register the visa change and then return on the designated date, which happened to be April 1st. That day was unforgettable for me. Upon arriving
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This time, I will share my personal experience of changing my visa from ‘researcher’ to ‘student’ in Japan. At the end of January 2020, I had the opportunity to come to Japan earlier, about two months before April. The purpose of this early arrival was to adapt to the new environment and become familiar with
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This time, I will share my experience of purchasing a phone number and data plan in Japan. In this digital era, life without the internet feels incomplete as all information can be accessed easily through it. While we can use laptops or computers with Wi-Fi, it’s not always practical. With a smartphone, everything becomes easier,
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In this post, I will discuss how to find accommodation in Japan, whether it’s a house (一戸建て), apartment, or mansion. 1. Types of Accommodation in Japan If you are considering renting a house (一戸建て), the cost tends to be higher since you will be renting the entire building. A house offers more privacy and space—ideal
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