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Emma
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My name is Emma. I am a 20-year-old new to this sustainable lifestyle. I am here to give you my tips as I learn them and help beginners begin their sustainable life...
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Recycling Vs. Incineration, what's the difference?
Today, we are exploring recycling vs incineration because incineration is the common practice in Japan, at least for their plastics and...
Emma Dendler
Mar 3, 20212 min read
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What to do on Zamami Island/How to spot sea turtles while snorkeling
Zamami island, a paradise escape from the hustle and bustle of mainland Okinawa. Let’s talk about how to get to Zamami, where to stay in...
Emma Dendler
Oct 11, 20206 min read
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Wasteful Things I Hate About Japan
No country is perfect. I have lived in Japan for nearly 2.5 years at this point so it’s hard for me to compare it to other countries....
Emma Dendler
Sep 13, 20205 min read
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Japanese survival guide for living Zero Waste in Japan
Today I am finally going to be giving you my key phrases for getting around Japan zero waste. If you missed my last few blog posts about...
Emma Dendler
Aug 19, 20206 min read
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How to get around Iriomote-jima
*sigh* We had so much we wanted to see and do on Iriomote Island...but we kinda failed at our plan. So, I wanted to write this post to...
Emma Dendler
Jul 31, 20203 min read
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How overtourism is killing our reefs and animals
I did a video on overtourism when I went to Takayama, Japan. We tend to avoid the big cities and aim for the mountains or remote islands...
Emma Dendler
Jul 31, 20204 min read
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Ishigaki, Japan: what to do in Ishigaki for free
Almost everything we planned on doing on our holiday weekend went wrong, but took a turn for the best. We learned to go with the flow and...
Emma Dendler
Jul 19, 20206 min read
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How sustainable are Airbnbs?
When we went to Takayama in February which feels like a lifetime ago now, we stayed in our first hostel, so I explored the environmental...
Emma Dendler
Jul 18, 20204 min read
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The Best Vegan Restaurants in Okinawa
Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner: Café Halcyon: Serves: All vegan crepes (sweet and savory), coffee, smoothies Hours: 9am-2pm, closed Monday...
Emma Dendler
May 2, 20204 min read
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The Best Farmers Markets in Okinawa
I love farmers' markets and I love a good selection as well. What I take into consideration when ranking these is access (how close it is...
Emma Dendler
May 2, 20203 min read
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Organic Stores in Okinawa
I’m just going to start off with two disclaimers: 1. This is the first place where I have lived on my own, therefore the only place I...
Emma Dendler
May 2, 20205 min read
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Japanese Survival Guide for Vegans (How to be vegan in Japan)
All the Japanese you'll need to know to order at a restaurant, go to a supermarket, go to a convenience store, and explain your diet....
Emma Dendler
Apr 18, 20206 min read
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A day trip to Tsuken Island from Okinawa
Tsuken Island is a perfect day trip from the mainland of Okinawa, though I wouldn’t necessarily recommend this trip if you are just...
Emma Dendler
Aug 28, 20193 min read
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24 Things you should know before traveling to Japan
I first came to Japan over two years ago now. My first trip was to visit Dan the summer before I joined the Air Force. I have learned a...
Emma Dendler
Aug 23, 20199 min read
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A Beginner's Guide to Japanese writing and pronunciation
Writing, recognizing characters, and pronunciation. Japanese is tough. I never thought I would learn to speak it, alone alone read and...
Emma Dendler
Aug 23, 20194 min read
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Basic Japanese phrases every traveler should know
If this is your first time looking at Japanese, I recommend you start here instead to learn the basics of pronunciation, reading, and...
Emma Dendler
Aug 23, 20194 min read
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A Guide to Hiking Mt Fuji
Taken from Google images
Emma Dendler
Jul 26, 20197 min read
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