Alice in Magical Land is an Alice in Wonderland themed cafe in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Located just a few minutes from the west exit of Shinjuku Station, it’s on the basement floor of the HALC shopping center. It was a large group of us (5 moms, 5 babies, and two other adults) so we called ahead …
If you’re familiar with the zero waste movement, you may have already heard of the 5 R’s: refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle and rot, in that order. This method originated from Bea Johnson, the founder of the zero waste lifestyle movement. In 2013, she published Zero Waste Home. This book brought the phrase “zero waste” into …
With the zero waste movement gaining more and more traction worldwide, I often hear people say that they can’t live a zero waste lifestyle without access to a bulk food store. While a bulk food store is a key component to a completely zero waste lifestyle, you can still significantly reduce your waste while shopping …
Although traveling around Tokyo with a baby might seem daunting at first, with a little planning it’s not hard at all. Here is our experience spending a few days in Asakusa with our baby. Asakusa is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Tokyo, largely in part to the famous Senso-ji Temple. You might …
There are plenty of reasons to avoid freezing in plastic. Whether you’re trying to reduce plastic in your household or you’re worried about chemicals that could be leaching into your food, freezing in glass is an easy solution. Freezing food is an important staple of a zero waste kitchen. You can freeze your veggie scraps …
Food waste is a growing concern around the world. Throwing out edible food isn’t just a problem for your wallet, it’s a problem for the environment. 1/3 of all food produced worldwide goes to waste. Over 50% of America’s produce goes uneaten. Discarded food is sent to landfills, where it produces 34% of the world’s …
As I reflect on all the personal growth, changes and lessons that 2018 has blessed me with, I sit down to pen my New Year’s Resolutions. While my list has some pretty standard goals on it (get back in shape, eat healthier, buy less, make more), there’s one resolution that stands out at me. Take …
Mt. Takao, a highly revered mountain among the Japanese people, sees over 2.5 million visitors every year. This means it attracts more hikers than any other mountain in the world. With a close proximity to central Tokyo (50 minutes by train from Shinjuku Station), it’s an easy day trip for residents and tourists alike. Mt. …
‘Tis the season! I love this magical time of year with all of my heart and soul. The long cozy nights leading up to Christmas, the cheerful familiar carols, watching our favorite holiday movies, and admiring all the festive lights on people’s houses. (Or in Japan, the illumination shows throughout the city!) Click here to …
Nature provides us with so many decorations for the holiday season. That wreath on your door, the Christmas tree, colorful garlands, and decorative ornaments…although these classic holiday decorations are often plastic, they are modeled after their earthly counterparts. It just makes sense to do it the natural way instead. Not only will you help the …
