Melissa's Travel Adventures

Exploring Japan with a Wyvern

Status: Off of hiatus!

  • AnimeJapan, an industry anime convention that is open to the public for two of its four running days, was the first attraction I visited simply due to timing. It ran for my first weekend in Japan, March 25th-28th, and I decided to go so I wouldn’t need to wait a whole year! AnimeJapan was operated… Read More


  • Hi everyone! Thanks for your patience with me for the past two weeks as I have gotten (mostly) settled into my new life in Japan. I have been very, very busy with training, setting up my new apartment, and other necessary tasks. Below is a mostly accurate portrayal of how I’ve been feeling, trying to… Read More


  • Hi, I’m Gareth! I’m a wyvern, which means my two front limbs are wings, kind of like bats, but make no mistake. I’m a dragon! I’ve been with Melissa for a long time, but this is the biggest trip I’ve ever made with her. I’m excited! I don’t like sand and water. Sand makes my… Read More


About Me

My name is Melissa, and I am an ALT working in the Chiba Prefecture. My travel buddy is Gareth, who loves to ride on my shoulder.

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