Mariel マリエル・On The World Stage

It has been many months since I’ve last posted on Instagram and more than a year since I’ve uploaded a YouTube video. I can’t even begin to describe how my life has changed, so I will veer my focus to the present moment. Two weeks ago, I began my postgraduate studies at The University of St Andrews in Scotland. I am studying for an MSc in TESOL and will be here in the UK for one year. As a native speaker of English with five years of teaching experience under my belt, I feel well-equipped to succeed on this course, but I am not free from challenges to overcome. It has been five years since I graduated from undergraduate as a theatre major. The amount of reading, independent study, and academic excellence that is expected of me at St Andrews is hardly comparable to my background in performing arts. Nevertheless, I came here because I know that I belong here and I was accepted because I belong here. Every experience has been set in my past, leading me to where I am today. If I had never studied acting in upstate New York, I never would have visited the information session about teaching abroad that inspired me to apply for jobs in Japan. If I had never moved to Japan, I never would have discovered my passion for teaching. If I had never discovered my passion for teaching, I never would have earned a place at one of the top universities in the UK. All that to say, we never know why something is happening until we look back years later; God’s plan is always the right one. I am grateful to be here and motivated to leave this university with my MSc and dissertation next year. 頑張ります！ • 📍 St Andrews セントアンドリュース • • • • • #standrews #ukuni #univerity #unitedkingdom #universityofstandrews #redgown #scotland #postgraduate #postgraduateuk #standrewspostgrad #postgrad #TESOL #大学院生 #イギリスの大学院 #スコットランド #セントアンドリュース

2024/09/27に公開 University of St Andrews 指定なし

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2023/11/21に公開 Shibuya, Tokyo 日本東京都

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📍 Hitachi Seaside Park ひたち海浜公園 • #tokyo #tokyotips #tokyotrip #japantravel #autumn #tokyodaytrip #hitachiseasidepark #hitachi #ibaraki #visitjapan #japan #flowers #japanreel #kochia #コキア #ひたち海浜公園 #茨城 #秋

2023/10/24に公開 Hitachi Seaside Park 日本茨城県

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最近は「外国人が選ぶ!クールなニッポンの発明スペシャル」に出ました！ A highlight reel of my favorite moments from Cool Japan’s “Cool Japanese Inventions Special!” • 📍 NHK BS1 • • • • • #nhk #cooljapan #japaneseinventions #japanesetv #japan #japanreel #japanreels #reels #tokyo #クールジャパン #日本に住む外国人 #アメリカ人　#日本に住むアメリカ人

2023/10/06に公開 - 指定なし

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Japan’s humid summer has faded away into a long-awaited autumn season. To be honest, summer is my least favorite season in Japan, largely due to the fact that I can’t enjoy my daily walks without breaking a horrible sweat. Recently, I have been delighted by the weather and able to enjoy walking around Tokyo. Today, while I was making my way up to the bridge in Kiba Park, I noticed this man who had dismounted his bike to admire the view. Isn’t it a blessing to enjoy the beauty of the world in the presence of strangers? I felt a joyous sense of calm. Autumn is here<3 • 📍 Kiba Park 木場公園 • • • • • #bridges #japan #kiba #kibapark #tokyo #tokyojapan #tokyoskytree #skytree #architecture #japanarchitecture #autumnday #autumn #dailywalk #lifeinjapan #lifeintokyo #walking

2023/10/05に公開 - 指定なし

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📍 Hama-rikyū Gardens 浜離宮恩賜庭園 • #tokyo #tokyotips #tokyotrip #japantravel #hamrikyugardens #tsukijifishmarket #tsukiji #visitjapan #japan #flowers #japanreel

2023/09/04に公開 Hamarikyu Gardens 日本東京都

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Four years ago today, I moved to Kyoto, Japan. I was fresh out of university, twenty-one years old, and had taught myself the Japanese alphabets using my smartphone. In retrospect, I truly knew nothing and never could have predicted the adventure that awaited me. In my final year of university as I was preparing to move to Japan, I captured my emotions in the following poem. I want to express my utmost gratitude to this country for being the rich soil with which I could grow and bloom into the woman I am today<3 ••• Japan I dream in a language I don’t yet understand I see you in rainstorms of floating pink petals I pretend to know you but I know that I fear your isolated kingdom your tumultuous seas you are alien to me it draws me nearer you send me omens to follow the winds teach me how to be teach me how to live to bloom on my own ••• To anyone reading this who is debating whether or not they should take a leap and faith and make a change in their life; the world awaits. • 📍 Japan 日本 • • • • • #japanniversary #japan #foreignerinjapan #movetojapan #englishteacherinjapan #teachenglishinjapan #kyoto #kinkakujitemple #goldenpavilion #travelinspiration #inspiration #日本に住む外国人 #アメリカ人 #京都

2023/08/27に公開 Kyoto, Japan 日本京都府

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My favorite view in all of Japan 🇯🇵 Did you know that I used to live in Kyoto? I return to Kyoto as often as I can; this city will always feel like home to me. I was twenty-one when I moved to Kyoto by myself and I endured the first year and a half of the pandemic there. Back in 2020, I remember walking around Kyoto for hours some days, and I would often wind up at Kiyomizudera to savor this view. Seeing it again this month was like rekindling an old friendship or love<3 • 📍 Kyoto 京都 • • • • • • #kiyomizuderatemple #kyoto #kyotojapan #kiyomizudera #amazingview #japan #japantravel #japanreels #japantemple #japan #清水寺 #京都 #綺麗な場所 #美しい #お寺

2023/08/27に公開 Kiyomizu-dera 日本京都府

#kiyomizuderatemple#kyoto#kyotojapan#kiyomizudera#amazingview#japan#japantravel#japanreels#japantemple#清水寺#京都#綺麗な場所#美しい#お寺

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Two weeks flew by in the blink of an eye… On August 9th, my childhood best friend arrived in Japan to stay with me - something we had been discussing for four years! From that moment, we instantly picked up where we left off, constantly joking and making each other laugh each day. Cecelia (my best friend) learned a lot about Japan, but I think that I also learned a lot about myself. Here are three things that I learned: 1. No matter how long I live abroad, I will always be American and have an extremely American sense of humor. 2. The only thing that makes life worth while is spending time with close friends and family. 3. The friends who have watched you transform over the years and have chosen to grow with you will be friends for life. Thank you for keeping your promise and coming to visit me, Cecelia<3 By the way! I am on a break from YouTube until September, so please look forward to my videos with Cecelia then (we filmed two). For now, please check out @samuraiflag YouTube channel for my recent collaborations. I will be back soon! • 📍 Arashiyama 嵐山 • • • • • #rikshaw #arashiyama #bestfriends #friendship #kyoto #japantravel #japan #arashiyamakyoto #travelmemories #京都 #嵐山 #人力車

2023/08/24に公開 Arashiyama 日本京都府

#rikshaw#arashiyama#bestfriends#friendship#kyoto#japantravel#japan#arashiyamakyoto#travelmemories#京都#嵐山#人力車

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Dreaming of clear skies on a rainy day in Tokyo 🌧️ Do you prefer Tokyo Skytree or Tokyo Tower? (By the way, there will be a new YouTube video at 17:00 (JST)!) • 📍 Tokyo 東京 • • • • • #tokyo #tokyoskytree #skytree #clearsky #blueskies #architecture #modernarchitecture #lookingup #sky #japan #visitjapan #tokyo2023 #東京スカイツリー #東京 #青い空 #東京スカイツリーソラマチ

2023/08/06に公開東京スカイツリー / Tokyo Skytree 日本東京都

#tokyo#tokyoskytree#skytree#clearsky#blueskies#architecture#modernarchitecture#lookingup#sky#japan#visitjapan#tokyo2023#東京スカイツリー#東京#青い空#東京スカイツリーソラマチ

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Can you believe that this is Japan? Check out my latest video, “American Goes to Okinawa American Village on July 4th” if you haven’t already! Link in my bio 🇺🇸 • 📍 Chatan 北谷 • • • • • #americanvillage #okinawaamericanvillage #america #usa #youtube #newyoutubevideo #american #americanvillageokinawa #chatan #chatanokinawa #japan #japantravel #myjapan #japantravel2023 #アメリカンビレッジ #沖縄 #北谷 #アメリカン #アメリカンカール #アメリカ人 #アメリカ #沖縄北谷

2023/07/25に公開 Mihama American Village 美浜アメリカンビレッジ日本沖縄県

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So excited to share another vlog that I filmed with @12_makoto_20 at the American Village in Okinawa! Actually, Makoto wasn’t the only friend to appear in this vlog…a fellow YouTuber who lives in Okinawa joined us as well! Can you guess who it is? If not, please watch the video at 16:30 (JST) and leave a comment! Let’s go to the American Village on July 4th 🇺🇸 • 📍 Chatan 北谷 • • • • • #americanvillage #bestfriends #america #usa #youtube #newyoutubevideo #american #americanvillageokinawa #chatan #chatanokinawa #japan #japantravel #myjapan #japantravel2023 #アメリカンビレッジ #沖縄 #北谷 #アメリカン #アメリカンカール #アメリカ人 #アメリカ #沖縄北谷

2023/07/23に公開 Mihama American Village 美浜アメリカンビレッジ日本沖縄県

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Did you watch last night’s episode of Cool Japan on NHK BS1? Let me show you some behind the scenes photos from my location shoot for the “Wood” episode 🪵 A few months ago, I flew all the way down to Miyazaki in the Kyushu region of Japan where the crew and I drove two hours from the airport to a forest region. I met an incredible family who is running a lumber business in the mountains of Miyazaki. I was able to get to know an inspiring father and daughter duo who are working together in an industry that most people in the cities know nothing about. The young woman in the second photo is Maho - the daughter. I was moved by her devotion to her family’s business and her motivation to improve it by using modern technology. People may be surprised to hear that Maho, who is happy living in her home town in Miyazaki, actually went to university in Tokyo. She told me a story that I will never forget: While she was nearing the end of her studies in Tokyo, Maho wondered if she should stay in Tokyo and try having a career there instead of returning to the countryside; across the country from Japan’s capital. Then one day, when she was on a hiking trip outside of the city, she had an epiphany while standing upon the mountain - she could not live without the mountains. Maho returned to Miyazaki to work for her father and has been there ever since. She knew where she belonged and found her way back home. The story reminded me that home is always waiting and that nothing is permanent. (One more thing: I am holding 栗おはぎ in the photo with Maho - her mother made them with chestnuts from their garden and gifted them to me because I said I had never tried them 🌰 the people in Miyazaki were extraordinarily kind). • 📍 Miyazaki Prefecture 宮崎県 • • • • • #miyazaki #wood #japanesewood #japaneseforest #miyazakiforest #lumber #lumberindustry #japan #explorejapan #cooljapan #クールジャパン #宮崎 #宮崎県 #栗おはぎ #日本に住む外国人

2023/07/17に公開 Miyazaki Prefecture 日本宮崎県

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Did you watch my new YouTube video? If you follow me on Instagram, then you already knew where I was going, but it’s still a fun video of my first time flying Peach Airlines and going to Narita Airport🤭 Now it’s time to start editing the Okinawa vlogs! • 📍 Okinawa 沖縄 • • • • • #okinawa #youtuber #japanvlog #japan #okinawajapan #japantravel #domestictraveljapan #beach #beachvibes #swimwear #blueocean #bluebeach #okinawabeach #naminouebeach #okinawavibes #beachday #沖縄 #ビーチ #スイムウェア #外国人モデル #モデル #スイム #海

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Jasmine tea and Shikuwasa drinks are two of the most common beverages found in Naha’s vending machines and convenience stores. Did you know that Jasmine tea is called “Sanpin-cha” in Okinawa? I lost count of how many bottles of Sanpin-Cha I drank while I was there. Shikuwasa is a green citrus fruit, similar to a lime. Besides the drinks pictured above, turmeric tea was another favorite of mine and I was envious that it’s even available to purchase in large bottles at the supermarkets Okinawa! I’m really questioning why I live in bustling and crowded Tokyo after this trip. Take me back to relaxing and sipping Sanpin-Cha on the beach… • 📍 Naha 那覇 • • • • • #sanpincha #shikuwasa #okinawa #okinawandrinks #japan #travel #domestictravel #japantravel #myjapan #beachvibes #okinawabeach #naha #nahaokinawa #naminouebeach #那覇 #那覇グルメ #沖縄 #さんぴん茶 #シークワーサー #ビーチ #海

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My first adventure in Okinawa <3 It’s been a while since I’ve fallen in love with a new place. Although I knew I was technically still in Japan, I felt that I was transported to a beautiful and vibrant country where many different cultures have fused together. As an American, I felt that I fit right in amongst the large American population while also having many opportunities to meet Japanese people. When I landed in busy Tokyo once again, I must admit that I shed a few tears. I felt that I had said goodbye to the feeling of being myself; I felt free to wear whatever I wanted, talk to strangers, laugh loudly, and do things at a slower pace. There is so much more to explore in Okinawa and I feel inspired by everything that I have not yet seen. After four days, I know that I’ve only touched the blue surface of Okinawa. I can’t wait to go back - I want to go everywhere! • 📍 Naminoue Beach 波の上ビーチ • • • • • #okinawa #orion #orionbeer #okinawatrip #okinawajapan #okinawatravel #naha #naminouebeach #beach #beachday #beachvibes #beachhair #japanlife #lifeinjapan #japantrip #japan #iliveinjapan #youtuber #japanyoutuber #沖縄 #波の上ビーチ #那覇 #ビーチ #外国人モデル #オリオン

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There will be a new video today at 16:00 (JST)! The new video will begin at the famous Hydrangea Temple (Meigetsu-in 明月院) in Kamakura and will also feature a lesser-known temple in Hase, so please watch until the end. Special thanks to @value_of_life010217 for joining me for this vlog. What is your favorite place to see hydrangeas in Japan? • 📍 Kamakura 鎌倉 • • • • • #kamakura #kamakurajapan #hydrangeas #hydrangeaseason #hydrangeaflower #hydrangea #japan #ilovejapan #visitjapan #youtube #japanesetemple #kamakuratemple #kanagawa #meigetsuin #hase #japanvlog #鎌倉 #紫陽花 #アジサイ #アジサイ鎌倉 #あじさい寺 #明月院 #外国人モデル #外国人 #日本に住む外国人

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Thank you for watching my hydrangea video yesterday! Actually, my next video will also feature Japan’s gorgeous hydrangeas. Kamakura is home to many stunning temples and shrines, many of which showcase their blooming pink, purple, and blue flowers in June. I saw this beautiful display of hydrangeas being guarded by a dragon while I was filming my next YouTube video. Can you guess which temple this photo was taken at? • 📍 Kamakura 鎌倉 • • • • • #kamakura #kamakurajapan #hydrangeas #hydrangeaseason #hydrangeaflower #hydrangea #japan #ilovejapan #visitjapan #dragon #japanesetemple #kamakuratemple #竜 #りゅう #鎌倉 #紫陽花 #アジサイ #アジサイ鎌倉 #あじさい寺

2023/06/22に公開 Kamakura 日本神奈川県

#kamakura#kamakurajapan#hydrangeas#hydrangeaseason#hydrangeaflower#hydrangea#japan#ilovejapan#visitjapan#dragon#japanesetemple#kamakuratemple#竜#りゅう#鎌倉#紫陽花#アジサイ#アジサイ鎌倉#あじさい寺

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Happy Father’s Day<3 In Japan, it’s one day late, but it’s still Father’s Day in the USA. Somehow I feel that I’ve grown closer to my dad since moving to Japan. Perhaps it’s true that “distance makes the heart grow fonder,” but I also know that as I grow older and gain more experience in the world, it’s easier for my dad and I to have interesting conversations and understand each other. I respect my dad for how hard he works, for how he cares for me family, and how he is always seeking fun experiences. If it weren’t for my dad visiting his friend who was living in Japan in 1994, I don’t think I would have had the calling to move here myself. My dad respects and loves Japanese culture, even as an American who enjoys living in the USA. I love you so much, dad. I can’t wait to explore Japan again together! • 📍 Kakunodate 角館 • • • • • #fathersday #お父さんありがとう #japan #akitaprefecture #cherryblossom #sakura #kakunodate #family #familytime #fatherdaughter #fatherdaughtertime

2023/06/19に公開 Kakunodate, Akita 日本秋田県

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