My 3 favorite books about Japan

Monday January 29, 2018 by
Being back in a cold and rainy climate reminds me of Tokyo. No, seriously. Washington has four seasons, just like Tokyo did, and just like Hawaii didn’t. I suppose that’s what has been making me feel really nostalgic these days. I’m in a place with the weather of Japan, but way less awesome. I have
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Living Tall in Japan, part 55 – Koori no Sekai

Wednesday October 25, 2017 by
☆ To see all of the parts in this series, click here ☆ Although it seemed as if my little fangirl heart couldn’t have taken any more, the day after the Nagayan Fanclub event, I went to see the Hyoutei myu for the first time. Just in case you’re reading this and going Huh? What’s a Hyoutei myu??,
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Living Tall in Japan, part 54

Friday October 20, 2017 by
☆ To see all of the parts in this series, click here ☆ I bet you thought I’d forgotten about this series, didn’t you! I never forget– sometimes I just lose steam, but I’m feeling good now, so lots of writing is coming! So, it was basically my 25th birthday. What did I write in my journal?
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10 reasons you should live abroad in Japan

Wednesday October 18, 2017 by
It’s no secret that I love Japan. I mean, I really, really love Japan. I felt more at home in Tokyo than I ever have anywhere else, and I think about going back all. the. time. I’m even thinking about it right now. You’re probably reading this right now because, at the very least, some tiny
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20 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Tokyo

Sunday October 01, 2017 by
(383 geeks have read this)
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Modern Map Art

Tuesday September 19, 2017 by
Hey guys! Oh man, has life been busy! BUT! I had the cutest offer come in my email a little while ago. Jen from modernmapart.com offered to send me a free poster of the city of my choice if I would review it. I know, I know, this kind of thing is old hat for
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Four new convenience store drinks I tried in Tokyo

Thursday July 06, 2017 by
1000 bottles of pop on the wall, 1000 bottles of pop! That’s basically Tokyo in a nutshell, at least in my 9 years of experience (cue Horio here). Japan is all about the newest fad, the latest little libation, and especially gentei nomimono (limited-edition drink). Well, gentei anything, really, but especially those liquids. I don’t think
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