Once I had visited all the schools I had received my first lesson plan for every class during the first week. There were only two words written… Read more “Jikoshoukai. . . Self-Introduction”
Category: Maruko in Matsumoto
My Name is Marco I’m from Tacoma Washington. I have so many hobbies and loves and when I was in high school I fell in love with Japanese culture. Six years later I moved to Matsumoto Japan to chase my dreams of becoming a DJ, Artist, Gamer, and creative content producer. Because I studied Digital technology and culture at my college at Washington State University I decided to start a blog and business. Maruko in Matsumoto will document the journey of my life here. The struggles, slip ups, and stories may help other expats and young kids to realize their full potential. Every story is important and interesting, it is up to tell it in a way that resonates with those around us. Like a dance that we play, moving in harmony with one another. That harmony pushes and pulls, future and past come together to form the present, white and black need each other to exist, but there are so many shades of grey. “You’re Life is Like a Movie so act like the hero in it” -Joe Rogan
Back To School
I sat in the passenger side seat as my company rep began driving, it felt uncomfortable to not be in control of a car which moved around.… Read more “Back To School”
The Promised Land
Finally having some sense of being settled into my home there was another thing I had to take care of. I didn’t like the idea of my… Read more “The Promised Land”
Settling In
So I had my lovely house that didn’t feel quite like a home yet. In fact, I was sleeping using a black sweatshirt as a makeshift blanket.… Read more “Settling In”
Meeting MitiS
Meeting Your DJ Hero
Somewhere I Belong
Meeting a Tacoma native so far outside of the pacific northwest gave me hope that I too would find a place of belonging. The leisurely brunch and… Read more “Somewhere I Belong”
It’s A Small World
Waking up in the warm futon, the cold air made me resist the idea of ever leaving the blanket burrito. Hunger and thirst are things that push… Read more “It’s A Small World”
Akito’s 180sx
I meet a local japanese Drifter!
Christmas Confession
The Big Confession Date is Here!! How did it go??