Reblogging because I always wanted to write about Shimokitazawa because I’m so curious how it compared to Harajuku or Shibuya but unfortunately I haven’t been there yet. So also for me as future reference because I want to visit some of the shops mentioned (^_^)
“So this is chistmas…” and what have I done? Not nearly as much as I’d like. By now I thought that our plan to move to Japan would be farther along. In my head packing everything up and sort through our stuff seemed to be quite manageably in the evening hours after I come home…
Because it said “7 days” till the results are available I expected the results earlier, but they finally arrived today and I am very happy with them. And I have to admit I am also a little relieved because I felt somewhat ambivalent about a few questions. So that’s one step further in my job…
I have to admit I barely have any concerns about our move to Japan. Of course it will be different and it will take some time to adjust, of course I will miss my family and friends and not knowing where I will work makes me a bit uneasy, but I’m confident I will find…
First seen on sumikai.com When I visited Japan for the first time ever I decided to start in the south and then head up north with some stops in between before letting my stay end in Tokyo. I bought the Japan Rail Pass and went from Narita Airport straight to Tokyo Station and took the…
I am a little early for my New Year’s Resolutions as I normally just think of those when someone asks me if I have any or develop them along the way (so, more Mid-Year Resolutions really). Its about two weeks to Christmas and when I realised that I have bought exactly none presents until know…
First seen on sumikai.com When the days get longer Illuminations start popping up around the country, creating a magical atmosphere in the darkness of the night. Inspired by the Blue Grotto (=ao no dokutsu) on the coast of the island of capri a one kilometer stretch alongside the Meguro has been decorated with blue lights. The…
I just completed the online registration for a TOEIC exam on November 29th. The TOEIC is the “Test of English for International Communication” and if you are asking yourself why this is noteworthy news for me, it’s all because of five little word: We will move to Japan! I can’t tell you how excited I…
Just a few days before I went away for medical rehabilitation I got a lovely email from Haikugirl informing me that I was the lucky winner of the book “Things Japanese ” by Nicholas Bornoff. It really made my day; I normally don’t win anything and I was very looking forward to it. Unfortunately I…
*OMG* These cupcakes are too beautiful to eat …yet I really want them all
I lost my heart in Japan 