My latest blog posts about daily life in the Japanese countryside, living in one of the “akiya” abandoned homes in Japan.
Catch a glimpse of that dramatic cedar roof, and it may easily inspire you to book your own traditional Japanese folk house.
We Rented a 150-year-old Traditional Japanese House on Airbnb in Japan Read More »
From rags to freshly papered shoji screens: Here’s what we did to fix 15 screen doors in our Japanese house.
How We Repaired Our Japanese Shoji Screen Doors Read More »
And what its been like living in these abandoned homes so far.
We Moved into a Traditional Akiya House in Japan Read More »
Here are some my highlights from early summer living the the Japanese countryside of Usa city.
May / June 2020 Journal: Fireflies, Umeshu, and Rice Fields Read More »
This post a little out of character for me, as I’ve focused more on writing articles about my travels within Kyushu. At the same time, I figured that this was good time as any to post a general update-on-life-in-Japan article. This past month of March and early April has seen
Sakura Blossoms, Self-Isolation and Love Handles in Japan Read More »
This is (still) one of the most magical hot spring experiences we have had in Japan.
Kurokawa Onsen: The Most Magical Hot Spring Town I’ve Ever Stayed At in Japan Read More »
Our third day exploring Miyazaki Prefecture.
A Trip to Miyazaki Day 3: The Divine Waterfalls of Takachiho Gorge and Shrine Read More »
Every year in Japan, there’s an exciting stretch of time known as Golden Week, which spans from April 29th to early May. This year (2019), there’s extra excitement due to the Emperor’s abdication, which has added more days to the holiday, resulting in an incredible ten consecutive days off for
A Trip to Miyazaki Day 1: Devil’s Washboard & Obi Castle Town Read More »
Here is where I enjoyed a delightful vegan curry and coffee deep in the mountains of Oita Prefecture, Japan.
Into the Mountains of Nakatsu, Oita, for Vegan Curry and Coffee Read More »
Potato roasting warms the heart of any weary English teacher in Japan.
Parent Observations and Roasting Yams with Neighbours Read More »
Take in fresh air, and admire the countryside views of Japan with us.
Go on an April Neighbourhood Walking Tour Read More »
My first taste for Japan’s retro town
Visiting Showa no Machi, Oita’s Retro Town Park Read More »
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Protected: Rice Harvesting in Japan Read More »
My very first job in Japan.
My First Days Working as an English Teacher in Japan Read More »
