Fly Stress Free With Your Baby: A Checklist for Smooth Travels
Traveling with a small baby can be daunting—especially on a plane packed full of people. It’s natural to worry about your little one’s cries disturbing…
How to Ride Japanese Buses With a Baby
Traveling with a baby can be a bit stressful, and the crowded public transportation in Japan is no exception. The buses in Tokyo and other…
A Discussion on Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Child rearing in Japan with Kay
Pregnancy and childbirth can be very daunting experiences in Japan. Not because of any dangers with the healthcare system—it has one of the best in…
Fun and Romantic Things to Do in Yokohama at Night
Whether you live in Yokohama or you’re just visiting while on holiday, chances are you’re wondering what kind of fun you can get into on…
How Okinawa is Different from Mainland Japan
It’s a chilly and rainy day here in Yokohama. Although I’m glad to be off work and spending the day relaxing at home, there’s one…
Where to Find the Best Soba in Okinawa
Soba is a well-known staple of Japanese cuisine. It is usually made from buckwheat noodles that are served in a savory broth, or on a…
Kayaking Through the Yanbaru Mangrove Forest in Okinawa
Have you always wanted to try kayaking, but felt intimidated because you’re a complete beginner and worried it might be difficult? Me, too! The Yanbaru…
My Life in Japan and Why I Moved from the US
Approximately seven years ago I came to Japan with the intent of only staying maybe one or two years, and I didn’t foresee it becoming…