Gifts from the rainy season: Fireflies
The rainy season announces the forthcoming arrival of summer and brings along rain, humidity and a number of experiences that can only …
The shocking truth about the Japanese washing machine
I left my parents’ house when I was 18 so, until now, it is more than 10 years that I live by …
Gifts from the rainy season: Hydrangea
Lately I stepped on a number of articles suggesting to avoid visiting Japan during the rainy season and I was extremely surprised …
Tokyo Neighborhood: Yanaka Cat Town
Sure you know how much Japanese people love cats, sure you know about Japanese cat cafes but you might not know that …
Day trip from Tokyo: Mt. Takao
May is already gone. It is exactly one month I am living in Japan with Husband. The weather is getting hotter but there …
Eating Monjayaki in Tokyo
Japanese food variety never fails to surprise me. Once I think I narrowed down the long list of things to taste something …
Painting the eye of the Daruma
I am painting the eye of my Daruma today as a sign that my wish has been finally granted. A Daruma is …
Japanese gardens to visit at least once in a life: part 2
Welcome to the second part of our journey around Japanese must see gardens. If you missed the first part you can click …
Japanese gardens to visit at least once in a life: part 1
The top three places of this list are undoubtedly occupied by the three gardens considered the most significant in Japan, and also …