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Continue reading →: Himeji in Autumn: A Day Trip Through the Castle and BeyondA peaceful autumn day trip to Himeji Castle, Koko-en Garden, and the quiet streets beyond. A gentle escape from city life in Kobe.
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Continue reading →: The Perks and Perils of Being Half in JapanA half-Japanese perspective on returning to Japan, navigating identity, dual citizenship, and everyday life in a culture of in-betweenness.
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Continue reading →: Copenhagen Hot Dog: A Taste of Home at Suma BeachI found myself at Suma Beach one sunny afternoon, not for the usual seaside relaxation, but because I was craving a hot dog. In Japan, finding a good hot dog is like a treasure hunt, so when I heard there was a stand at Suma Beach, it was the perfect…
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Continue reading →: A Day in Shimokitazawa: Soup Curry, Thrift Treasures, and Timeless KissatenWe’re going to dial it back to March, before the whole Kobe move, so I can talk about a piece of Tokyo I fell in love with—Shimokitazawa. If you’re not aware of my move and is interested how I got here, please check out my previous post Back from the…
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Continue reading →: Back from the Blur, Bound for KobeThe last time I posted was March 5th, and suddenly it’s May.How?! Time lately feels like one long exhale I forgot to finish. Since then, a lot has happened. In mid-February, I was laid off from work.Then, I went back to Japan for three weeks—a trip that had already been…