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This was the day I ate more fish than I ever did in my entire life.
So… the first time I went finishing was in Nagasaki last year. Junya, although being really thoughtful for the fishes’ feelings, really enjoyed it. He wanted to do it again so we went for a little weekend trip at Atami, Shizuoka prefecture, which we thought was a perfect getaway – sunshine, beaches, sea and onsen. And lots of fish.
If you haven’t already known, Atami is probably one of the most popular vacation spots for Tokyoites to escape the city a little, being in close proximity to the metropolis and boasting lots of hot spring resorts close by the beach. read more
Before I start, perhaps you have watched the mushroom experiment video on my Instagram. If you haven’t, it explains things in a nutshell so here it is:
Continue readingWhile work has resumed slowly for me, this blog has taken a long, quiet break.
Since my last blog post, I have actually gone on many mini excursions with my family mostly within the Kanto region. Since it is private time and not the usual work trip, I have not dedicated much time creating detailed content over here… until I re-read my own book last night. It was almost like reading an ancient history of blogging in Malaysia, reliving the scenes when I spent a copious amount of time exercising my fingers on the keyboard multiple times a day. This blog was my best friend. Sharing a memory, that’s what I did, mostly for my future self, whether there are people reading it or not. Maybe I should do that once in a while. So here it is. read more
Often, I explore thoughts within myself about the reasons as to why I love Japan. And I have realized that over the course of time and of different stages in my life, the reasons changed.
The first time I probed curiously into this theme of my life was in 2012. Today I’m writing an updated version of it.
If you have read my book (if you haven’t, you can totally still get it here), you already know my story with Japan. If my inexplicable obsession with Japan still puzzles you, here’s a list of posts mostly written for the purpose of my own soul-searching that may explain things better for those who are new here. read more
It’s been a while since I updated.
Things have been crazy in this unusual time, as it is for most people I believe. I am mostly spending my time being an assistant teacher to my own children and unwillingly avoiding having an outdoorsy life on purpose and basically just extending my social distancing to also social media distancing. It helps a little to cope with this whole coronavirus madness staying away from the ever overwhelming media a little. I feel more strongly than ever that the media industry should be more responsible with what’s put out to be consumed as it directly affects the emotions of an audience reading/watching it. read more
If you are allergic to the ubiquitous mouthless cat, this post is probably not the best read for you, but still, I assure you that you are still able to pick up something useful, if Japan in general is a topic on your list of interest.
For people who have followed me long enough, you probably know that I have an insane collection of Gotochi Kitty. For people who don’t, here’s what Gotochi Kitty is:
(photo taken by Junya)
Gotochi in Japanese is 御当地, meaning “local” (in a very polite, probably respectful way) in English. Kitty is of course, short for the most famous feline character that has turned into a multi-million business by Sanrio – Hello Kitty. read more
One of my least explored regions in Japan is Kyushu, and I was thrilled to be given this opportunity to go around different prefectures in Kyushu this February!
Here’s my Kyushu Guide using JR Kyushu Rail Pass!
I’m assuming that most of you who are reading this are somewhat, to a mild extent, a Japan maniac like me so I am recommending this itinerary using JR Kyushu Rail Pass –
Here are the list of posts categorized by prefecture. Right now there are a total of 38 prefectures covered in articles. ^^
Hoping to bring you more! ^^
This final chapter of our snow time adventures takes us to some of the best ski resorts found within Nagano Prefecture. Locally and internationally known as the ultimate winter holiday spot in the main island of Japan, Nagano truly needs no further introduction for snow sports enthusiasts. However, for those unfamiliar with even the concept of winter in general, this introduction of the prefecture’s most popular ski resorts in Yamanouchi and Hakuba may just be helpful in your future travel plans. Let’s go skiing! read more
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