My favourite places to visit if you ever find yourself in Oita Prefecture on Kyushu Island.
Dive into the wonderfully kitschy and nostalgic world of Japan’s Showa-era theme parks and museums!
Retro Lover’s Ultimate Guide: The Showa-Era Museums in Japan You Need to See 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 was it – the gateway that sparked my very first and enduring love affair with Japan’s preserved Showa towns.
Showa No Machi: Japan’s Hidden Heart of Nostalgia Read More »
I was invited by my Japanese neighbours to participate in their annual potato hoeing event this autumn.
A day of potato hoeing in Japan Read More »
This tiny village has maintained a 300-year vow to reject modern machinery, letting water-powered hammers and family legacy to define its craft identity.
Ontayaki, One of Japan’s Most Charming Pottery Village Read More »
Seafood is a surprisingly affordable product in grocery stores, and there’s a great variety available to us here. Not all attempts at cooking have been what I’d call a success, but it’s a fun experience nonetheless. We’ve learned to cook seafood with a hot pot or nabe, as it is
What a Typical Japanese Meal at Home Looks Like in the Countryside Read More »
On a Saturday morning, we head to a cafe called Fukamido (深見堂) after being invited to their opening the previous night at an English conversation meet-up. Our ears perk up when they mention coffee, and we don’t want to miss the opportunity to try out good cafes. It’s pouring out, a
Fukamido: A Cafe & Restaurant in a 120-Year-Old Japanese House Read More »
These are the best grapes I have ever tasted in my life.
Grape Picking in Japan: Sampling the Best Grapes in Oita Prefecture Read More »
… and a couple of very sweaty Canadians experiencing Japan’s summer heat.
Taking an Epic Summer Hike up Kunisaki’s Futago-ji Buddhist Temple Read More »
The first few days in the Japanese countryside
Starting Life Anew into Our First Apartment in Rural Japan Read More »
