Last weekend, we headed into Tokyo to see some Christmas lights! The LED Christmas illuminations in Japan have gained popularity in recent years, some receiving so many visitors that they’ve had to extend their time frame all the way through February! History Lesson Christmas isn’t as big of a deal in Japan as it is …
After what seemed like weeks of rain (my first introduction to Japan’s rainy season), we’ve finally come into some beautiful sunny weather! Every day recently, we’ve woken up to the sun shining in our windows with temperatures ranging from the 60s to the 70s. With such gorgeous fall weather, I was itching to get out …
Despite being heavily jet lagged, coming down with a cold, and a typhoon making its way inland bringing heavy rains, I was determined to make it into Tokyo. My husband, K, found a vegan food festival, “Vegefood Festa” (abbreviation for festival? Trying to say Fiesta? Who knows (not me)! What’re the chances?! My ears perked …