Kamo aquarium in Tsuruoka may have one of the dreamiest exhibits in all of Japan. Set against a giant circular backlit tank are hundreds if not thousands of jellyfish, floating…
Japanese Hydrangeas (Ajisai)
Japanese people are usually keen to point out that Japan is a country with four very distinct seasons. Japan has a secret fifth season: tsuyu, also known as the rainy…
Ouchi Café: The Café Life at Home
What have you been doing these past few months? I’m sure I’m not that only one who has been spending a lot more time inside. Before social distancing and cutting…
Aizu Wakamatsu: Traditional Crafts
Nestled deep in Fukushima prefecture is the town of Aizu Wakamatsu. This town is known for its rich history and traditional architecture. It’s also the perfect place for a little…
Sendai Coffee Festival in The City of Trees
It’s only 2 in the afternoon, but I’m positively buzzing. In one hand, I’m holding a bag filled with donuts and enough bread for a week. In the other, my…