Recently I went to Asakusa to check out a friend’s new Belgian potatoes (fries) shop. They were planning to open about a month ago but then Japan went into a state of emergency because of COVID-19 cases so the opening…
A Gacha Station?
Looking at the photo above, where do you think it is? A department store? A toy store? A game center? The answer is a Gacha corner in Akihabara Station. “Gacha” is what people in Japan usually call capsule toys. It…
Spring Gardens
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…
Delicious Emergency Food
日本は地震が多発しているので、多分世界中で一番非常食が身近な存在である国だと思います。
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…
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
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,…
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…
Shibuya drive
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…