Uncover the charm of Sakawa, where you can wander in the footsteps of Japan’s Father of Botany, witness Makino Park’s cherry blossoms, taste sake at Kochi’s oldest brewery, and browse a stylish lifestyle store housed in a former kimono shop.
Sakawa: The Birthplace of Japan’s Father of Botany & Sakura Hotspot Read More »
Catch a glimpse of that dramatic cedar roof, and it may easily inspire you to book your own traditional Japanese folk house.
We Rented a 150-year-old Traditional Japanese House on Airbnb in Japan Read More »
From rags to freshly papered shoji screens: Here’s what we did to fix 15 screen doors in our Japanese house.
How We Repaired Our Japanese Shoji Screen Doors Read More »
And what its been like living in these abandoned homes so far.
Akiya House: What it’s Like Living in One of Japan’s Vacant Houses Read More »
Here are some my highlights from early summer living the the Japanese countryside of Usa city.
May / June 2020 Journal: Fireflies, Umeshu, and Rice Fields Read More »
This past month of March and early April has seen some shifts in Japan – the sakura cherry blossom have come into full bloom, the season of candy-red strawberries have filled the grocery store shelves, and of course, the growing news of COVID-19 cases within Japan and across the globe.
Sakura Blossoms, Self-Isolation and Love Handles in Japan Read More »
This is (still) one of the most magical hot spring experiences we have had in Japan.
Kurokawa Onsen: The Most Magical Hot Spring Town I’ve Ever Stayed At in Japan Read More »
Our third day exploring Miyazaki Prefecture.
A Trip to Miyazaki Day 3: The Divine Waterfalls of Takachiho Gorge and Shrine Read More »
Every year in Japan, there’s an exciting stretch of time known as Golden Week, which spans from April 29th to early May. This year (2019), there’s extra excitement due to the Emperor’s abdication, which has added more days to the holiday, resulting in an incredible ten consecutive days off for
A Trip to Miyazaki Day 1: Devil’s Washboard & Obi Castle Town Read More »
Here is where I enjoyed a delightful vegan curry and coffee deep in the mountains of Oita Prefecture, Japan.
Into the Mountains of Nakatsu, Oita, for Vegan Curry and Coffee Read More »
Potato roasting warms the heart of any weary English teacher in Japan.
Parent Observations and Roasting Yams with Neighbours Read More »
Take in fresh air, and admire the countryside views of Japan with us.
Go on an April Neighbourhood Walking Tour Read More »
My first taste for Japan’s retro town
Showa no Machi, One of Japan’s Retro Towns Read More »
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