Summer Festivals and Bug Proofing in the Japanese Countryside
Plus some house hunting and DIY house fixes we did this August.
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Counting Down to the Hottest Days of Summer
A relaxed update on the seasonal transitions of June and July
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Spend May in the Japanese countryside with us
Planting rice, cooking bamboo & house hunting
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Dog’s First Birthday, New Hot Water System, & Strawberry Picking
Exploring an akiya, strawberry picking with neighbors, and readying the rice fields!
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Celebrating our One-year Anniversary on YouTube
Looking back on the past year of YouTube.
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I Started Revitalizing our Neglected Yard into a Flower Garden this Spring
Our garden at our Japanese house was neglected for seven years. Now, we’re on a mission to restore it back to its former glory.
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How We Beat the Summer Heat in the Japanese Countryside
Living in the Japanese countryside during summer heat can be challenging (especially for us Canadians!) Here’s how I have adapted & found ways to deal with it.
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What We Do for Work in the Countryside of Japan, Work Visas & Tips
Here’s how we went from teaching English to our current non-teaching jobs, helpful tips on visas, and other top tips you should know while finding and changing jobs in Japan.
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Adapting to Countryside Life in Japan (One Year In)
Our One-year Journey and How We Adapted to Life in the Japanese Countryside
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May / June 2020 Journal: Fireflies, Umeshu, and Rice Fields
Here are some my highlights from early summer living the the Japanese countryside of Usa city.
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Sakura Blossoms, Self-Isolation and Love Handles in Japan
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
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Into the Mountains of Nakatsu, Oita, for Vegan Curry and Coffee
Here is where I enjoyed a delightful vegan curry and coffee deep in the mountains of Oita Prefecture, Japan.
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Parent Observations and Roasting Yams with Neighbours
Potato roasting warms the heart of any weary English teacher in Japan.
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Go on an April Neighbourhood Walking Tour
Take in fresh air, and admire the countryside views of Japan with us.
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Protected: Rice Harvesting in Japan
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