Yet again, its been a while since my last post. I thought I’d just get straight to the point with this one; I’m going to show you one of my favourite places in Japan; Fushimi Inari Taisha. Now, I do not like Kyoto. The streets are always way too busy, tourist attractions are crowded and …
On my first train ride to Kudamatsu City (where we live) we swapped trainlines at Iwakuni city. At the station I saw some foreigners sitting on the floor with rucksacks. (Japanese rule: Do not sit on the floor **unless absolutely need to**) I asked Riku, “is it not odd to find a group of foreigners …
So yes. I haven’t posted in a while. And the truth behind it is, I’ve just been so busy lately and a little overwhelmed, (although the most part of it, is because I am lazy.) Sorry – not sorry. For the last month, I have been trying to organise a career, travelling around the Yamaguchi …
I’ve been craving pancakes. Ever since I missed shroves tuesday, I have had a taste for sweet pancakes, and the craving has just not gone away. So when I came across a Hawaiian pancake cafe on my way to my swimming pool, I immediately went to check it out…it was closed. I was gutted. And …
When Japanese people ask where I live in Japan and I reply with “Yamaguchi Prefecture” it can come as quite a shock to them. I can completely understand their surprise; due to Yamaguchi being in a totally different universe compared to that of the busy bubble of Tokyo or Osaka. But The truth is, Yamaguchi …
Happy Valentine’s Day to you all! We are sending out our love from Japan to you on this special saint day. Japan has been adopting traditions from western cultures ever since the Meiji restoration. From the railroad and businessmen in suits to Christmas and KFC. Of course amongst these international cultures is Valentine’s day. And …
Experiencing my first Japanese winter has not been fun. It is cold. Sure it’s cold back in the UK, but at least there is central heating and open fires. What do we have here? Each other to huddle against. I’m not joking. Our apartment is quite a large one and whilst there is an aircon …