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Hi, I'm Jo and this is my blog. I blog about all things Japan right from motherhood, travel, lifestyle, and more. My blog about me just being me and sharing little snippets of my life, mistakes I've made, things I'm loving in Tokyo right now, and the tips and tricks that I wish I'd worked out much sooner in 12 years, in total, living in Japan
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3d ago
It was my birthday in April and as a treat I wanted to go to a day spa with my hubby. (And since then, I’ve visited more than 3 other times!!! It was THAT good!)…
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The Tokyo Chapter
3d ago
Takashimaya Department Store in Namba is a part of Namba City Shopping Complex (connected to Namba Station and Namba Parks Shopping Centre.) There are many, many dining options for families here – and many with…
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4d ago
Ryogoku in Tokyo is mostly well-known for the Sumo Stadium. It is about 20 mins on public transport to Nihonbashi, Akihabara and Asakusa Station. For me, this is way too much of a no-man’s land…
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1w ago
Please bear with me here as this blog post is a work in progress – but I have decided to hit publish so that I can add to it as I go. 10 mins in…
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The Tokyo Chapter
1w ago
If you really want to try a local / hole in the wall style Yakitori place – then don’t let the lack of English menu (especially outside of the major cities) deter you. Please note…
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The Tokyo Chapter
1w ago
If you are in Kobe in Winter, you may be lucky enough to be in town for Luminiare Kobe. Luminarie is one of the biggest light-up events in all of Japan. But you’d be mistaken…
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1w ago
Vending machines are everywhere here. My kiddies love using these – even when the drink is not for themselves. All those flashing buttons, right? (pretty fun for grown-ups too, actually) Vending machines serve both hot and…
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The Tokyo Chapter
1w ago
I am so glad I didn’t chicken out and followed through with this promise to myself to try this style of photoshoot out for myself. I CANNOT recommend it enough! The company is called Studio…
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The Tokyo Chapter
2w ago
I’m getting this question lots about where to buy a second hand kimono in Japan lately so I thought I’d just put the info here. Just to be clear, it is probably a yukata you’re…
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The Tokyo Chapter
2w ago
I’ve had lots of questions about this over the past few years so rather than give all my suggestions in DMs I also thought I would put my advice on travelling to Japan with a…
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