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…
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…
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…
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…
It is still April, but yesterday the temperature was like July in the daytime, and at night it was like November! I hope everyone is keeping up with the ups and downs of the weather!! As we are still banned,…
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…
How are you all enjoying the warm spring weather? Seems like the Ultraviolet rays are strongest in spring, so beware!! Recently, as it is still banned to travel in Tokyo, I have started to rent cars and go for a…
If you are familiar with J-POP, you must have heard about Nippon Budōkan, as a concert venue. Or if you are interested in western music, you may know that here is the venue that Beatles had their first concert in…
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,…