The Central Washington University junior arrived in Tokyo, Japan in March to participate in an intensive Japanese language program at Asia University. With a love for J-rock, 23 year-old Elizabeth is planning to attend various concerts and events in the area to get a real taste of the Japanese music scene. Currently she is working on writing a fantasy novel that she hopes to have published in the future, and she is planning on incorporating various elements of what she learns from her experience in Japan, including language, culture, and traditions.