Come along with me as we explore off-the-beaten-track locales and get a sneak peek into life in the Japanese countryside.
It’s Pancake’s 2nd birthday, a frantic five-day drywall marathon to get our Japanese house guest ready, plus I play tourist in my own backyard with my friend from the city.
Pancake’s Birthday, a Drywall Dash & Showing My Tokyo Friend Rural Japan Read More »
Come along as I share the top three Showa-inspired parks and museums I’ve visited in Japan
The Retro World of Showa-Themed Museums and Parks in Japan Read More »
Spring Japan video highlights + Tokyo visitor.
Spring in Japan’s Countryside: Birds, Sakura, Food & More Read More »
Today, I share 9 things that we do to prepare for typhoons here in Japan, setting up storm doors, emergency bag essentials, and more!
How We Prepare for Typhoon Season in Japan Read More »
And other things we have learned on our akiya hunting journey.
Top Questions About Akiya Houses: What You Need to Know About Abandoned Homes in Japan Read More »
A hopefully insightful guide to what I use to make my Japan countryside videos (plus a special guest dog appearance)
My Honest Review of my YouTube Gear from the Japanese Countryside Read More »
Plus some house hunting and DIY house fixes we did this August.
Summer Festivals, Akiya Hunt, and Bug Proofing Updates from the Japanese Countryside Read More »
A relaxed update on the seasonal transitions of June and July
Counting Down to the Hottest Days of Summer Read More »
Planting rice, cooking bamboo & house hunting
Spend May in the Japanese countryside with us Read More »
Exploring an akiya, strawberry picking with neighbors, and readying the rice fields!
Dog’s First Birthday, New Hot Water System, & Strawberry Picking Read More »
Looking back on the past year of YouTube.
Celebrating our One-year Anniversary on YouTube Read More »
Our garden at our Japanese house was neglected for seven years. Now, we’re on a mission to restore it back to its former glory.
I Started Revitalizing our Neglected Yard into a Flower Garden this Spring Read More »
Living in the Japanese countryside during summer heat can be challenging (especially for us Canadians!) Here’s how I have adapted & found ways to deal with it.
How We Beat the Summer Heat in the Japanese Countryside Read More »
Learn the full story: how we moved from English teaching to our current non-teaching jobs in Japan, the specific visas we hold, essential FAQs, and our top tips when finding work in Japan.
What We Do for Work, Visas & My Top Tips about Finding Jobs in Japan Read More »
