Tokyo is such an iconic, fascinating city that I think many people in this world would love to visit at least once in their life time.

Some of the many legit concerns I received from my readers regarding traveling to Tokyo are:

1. I don’t speak any Japanese, I’m gonna get so lost everywhere.
2. I have a really tight schedule and the Japanese are too punctual for my own good. I’m worried about missing my train, bus, boats…
3. I am traveling with very young, energetic kids and I am intimidated by the complicated train system. I have to push a stroller and I panic when my baby cries in a crowded train!
4. I am traveling with my family/parents/in-laws and after walking for 5 minutes they complain about knee pain. My MIL also needs to go to the washroom every 2 hours.
5. It’s my first time so I want to see Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Sky Tree, Sensoji temple, Meiji shrine, the Imperial Palace… and I only have ONE day in Tokyo… and a flight to catch later.
6. I want to buy 10kg worth of fresh groceries and I don’t want to carry them with me up and down the stairs through 3 different train rides and I just don’t want to deal with looking at the train map or GPS arghhhh.

(Ok. That last one is me. Haha.)

People who are hesitating to visit Tokyo because of the above troubles, I have some good news for you today! 😀

Introducing…

Tokyo Sightseeing Taxi!

Omg I’m really so loving the fact that Tokyo is getting more and more foreign-tourist-friendly, leading up to Tokyo Olympics 2020. I’m so excited! read more

My previous posts on Okayama:

1. Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
2. Affordable shopping
3. Kojima
4. Kojima Jeans Street

Ok before I start the post you’ll have to bear with my many portrait shots. I mean I couldn’t remember the last time I had so many to choose from that I didn’t immediately delete. I’m at this stage where it’s almost too awkward to have my photos taken alone.

Hiruzen Kogen

Haha long time no pose.

Hiruzen Kogen is located in Maniwa (真庭 ) city, Okayama prefecture. Maniwa is home to a great number of natural island and riverside hot springs. Hiruzen Kogen is one of its natural attraction, famous for mountain climbing in summer time and alpine sports in winter. read more

Hello! Today Junya turns 4 years 7 months, and Sakura turns 2 years 8 months.

It’s a long holiday!

Junya had a 3-week break from school so we spent quite a bit of time together. Took a one-week trip to Bali and spent our new year there!

For Junya

Read Junya’s 1st month , 2nd month , 3rd month , 4th month , 5th month , 6th month , 7th month,  8th month, 9th month , 10th month , 11th month , 12th month , 13th month , 14th month , 15th month , 16th month , 17th month , 18th months , 19th month , 20th month ,21st month , 22nd month , 23rd month , 24th month , 25th month , 26th month , 27th month , 28th month , 29th month , 30th month , 31st month , 32nd month , 33rd month , 34th month , 35th month , 36th month , 37th month , 38th month , 39th month , 40th month , 41st month , 42nd month , 43rd month , 44th month , 45th month , 46th month , 47th month , 48 months , 49th month , 50th month , 51st month , 52nd month , 53rd month and 54th month here. read more

It’s 2019! Here’s a little recount of events of my journey with Cheesiepetit of the entire year of 2018. I spent one whole day scrolling through the photos feeling all nostalgic. They have grown so much in just one year! (Take note of Junya and Sakura’s hair hahaha.) Also, can you believe it? I have over 50,000 photos and videos stored in my phone!!

This post is also about Cheesiepetit’s journey with MamyPoko, without which I wouldn’t have such a smooth-sailing year when it comes to all things diaper related, since we traveled almost every single month! read more

My previous posts on Okayama:

1. Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
2. Affordable shopping
3. Kojima

In my previous post, you already read that Kojima of Kurashiki City in Okayama Prefecture is the birth place of Japan-made jeans.

Today’s post is about this unique street dedicated to all denim lovers, and it is called Kojima Jeans Street – where the first pair of domestically-produced jeans was born.

After visiting this place and Betty Smith (more later), I turned to Arisa who helped organize this trip, and said to her, “Die liao. I don’t know how many blog posts I will end up writing about just Okayama.” read more

The theme for the second half of 2018 and continuing into 2019 for me, is “Love Myself”.

You can’t pour from an empty cup. I know it’s true. There were some really dark moments earlier this year that rendered me incapable of feeling any sort of joy. I felt unloved from the world and I wasn’t capable of giving any either. I knew I couldn’t let it consume my whole soul, and slowly I tried to climb my way out of it.

If you follow my journey for the past few months, you know I have been actively working again, traveling again, exploring new places, splurging on good food (sushi, sushi!!), and making effort to look beautiful again. I feel that my cup slowly gets filled up and I can start pouring again. 🙂 read more