Many of my posts are about nature and flowers, I guess I can’t help but share what I love! It is so refreshing for me to see flowers and greenery and brightens my mood. I like to have seasonal flowers…
BBQ spots
Now that it’s warming up, people in Japan are flocking to outdoor recreational areas like BBQ spots and campsites. Being from California, where your everyday park has picnic tables and BBQs and campsites are in national parks like Yosemite, it…
Tokyo Disneyland
There are a few Disneyland locations around the world and luckily Tokyo is one of them. I’m sure all Disney parks are popular, but Tokyo Disneyland is no exception. It’s not only popular with families and young children, but also…
Childcare Centers in Japan
In Japan, the daycare/ childcare for small children is called hoikuen. These schools are for children either 0-3 or 0-6 years old. Most of them are either managed by the government or affiliated with the government. They get a lot…
Lunch Sets
You get the best deals on lunch in Japan! Many restaurants serve the same food for lunch and dinner but offer a much better deal during lunch. You can have a great meal for around $10 including tax! In Japan…
More Sakura
Just when you think the sakura posts are done… here’s one more! I can’t help but share about the different kinds of sakura. These special types of sakura trees bloom later than the rest so when the season seems over,…
Spring in Japan
Of course we can’t get enough of the sakura (cherry blossoms) in Japan during spring, but there are many flowers blooming all around us this season, not just sakura. Sorry to say that I don’t know many of the names…
Cherry Blossoms are here!
It is officially spring! Spring in Tokyo is a nice season. Flowers and trees are in bloom and there are many warmer days after a long winter. I think spring also comes with lots of rainy, cloudy days and it…
Starbucks Seasonal Drinks
Starbucks Coffee is well-known all around the world – people either love it or hate it but you can’t deny it’s popular. In Japan Starbucks is very popular. In my area alone, there are 4 Starbucks in a 20 minute…
Strawberry Season in Japan
Do you like strawberries? In Japan, you’ll pay a premium for strawberries, even when they are in season. I’m from California and in the summertime you can buy pallets of strawberries for CHEAP! When I first came to Japan I…