Memories of Japan – Homemade Sake Set
For the past year, I've been taking wheel throwing classes at my local arts studio. It's been fun to be able to go to class and practice pottery with others. I love exploring on my own but I also love how many new ideas come about when I'm with others pursuing a common goal. In this case, functional and creative pottery. I ...
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People I met in Japan – Shigeru
A short little comic about a quiet, lovely man I met in a yakitori restaurant in Tokyo. We chatted together for a couple of hours and he bought us a couple of shots of sake. We were all sitting at the counter and shared a cheers. He's seemed reserved at first but once he opened up, he was fascinating to talk ...
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Onsen Spa in Minakami
I love going to spas on vacation so there was no doubt that I was going to find an onsen to go to in the mountains of Japan. I researched pretty thoroughly to find the right spa for our trip. I wanted it to be traditional, in the mountains, have outdoor pools, and a hotel for us to stay in. It also had to be open to ...
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Tea Tasting in Tokyo
I highly recommend doing a tea tasting or a tea ceremony in Japan. Billy and I aren't major tea drinkers so we opted for a more casual tasting over a ceremony. We left the experience with an appreciation for tea and discovered some new flavours in our palate. This post I'm going to share a few photos I took during the ...
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Finding Edmonton in Tokyo Sushi Bar
I keep a small, grey-thatched Shinola notebook when I travel. I start each trip by recording my thoughts and feelings in the airplane on route. Did you know that people are typically more emotional in an airplane? Writing on the plane is a special gift to tap into those introspective, emotional places (without needing a drink ...
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First Timer To Japan Series: Start Planning
Are you thinking about going to Japan? Great! You are going to have an amazing time. My partner and I decided to go while we put off planning our wedding back in 2016. It was magical. We ate, found inspiration, met cool people, and discovered new hobbies. At first, it can feel intimidating since everyone says that Japanese ...
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First Timer to Japan: Gardens and Cherry Blossoms
Earlier this year, my partner and I went on a two-week adventure to Japan for my 30th birthday year. It's been a dream of mine to visit Japan and explore all its cultural and natural wonders. I haven't done any travel blogging in ages, so I thought that a small photo series of my discoveries in Japan could be helpful for ...
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