If you’re looking for good coffee and hidden gems in Tokyo, this itinerary is for you! It has a little bit of everything—coffee, a beautiful Japanese garden, hole-in-the-wall shops, and a unique museum that transports you to Edo-Period Japan. The…
I visited a cat train station in Japan’s countryside. Here’s how you can, too.
Is there a train station run by a cat in Japan? Yes. Yes, there is (although the stationmaster seemed to be sleeping on the job when I visited, lol). This post focuses on how to ride the cat-themed Tamaden train…
Kamakura Day Trip From Tokyo Itinerary
Looking for places to visit near Tokyo? Check out this 1-day travel itinerary for Kamakura, Japan where you’ll discover places to visit and get Japan travel tips. This itinerary is great for those seeking an easy, more relaxed day trip….
The Journey to Becoming Fearless as a Creator
Hi friends! Today, a new “At Home Diaries” vlog is available on my YouTube channel. It’s a chatty vlog where I spill my guts to you about this “new era” of vlogging for me, life lately, and where I geek…
4-Day Japan Travel Itinerary: Kyoto & Nara
Are you planning a trip to Japan? This YouTube video provides a four-day Japan travel itinerary that includes time in both Kyoto and Nara. We’ll spend the next four days exploring some of Kyoto’s best attractions. Plus, we will make a day…
Reflections About My Content Creator Journey & the Upcoming Year
Hi there! This is the first journal entry that I am writing to go along with my new “At Home Diaries” series. With this series on my YouTube channel, I want to open up with you and share more behind-the-scenes…
Mikimoto Pearl Island: Japan Travel Guide & Itinerary
Today we’re escaping the Osaka crowds by taking a scenic train ride out to a place where you can see Japanese female pearl divers—Mikimoto Pearl Island. It makes for a great day trip from Osaka, and this post will give…
Is the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan worth a visit?
Are you planning a trip to Osaka, Japan? If so, you’ve probably seen the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan listed as one of the top places to visit. It’s frequently listed at the top of those lists alongside heavy hitters like the…
What you need to do when you arrive in Japan + our first day in Tokyo! | Japan Travel Vlog
This video marks the start of a new chapter in my “Japan Travel Series.” I took my parents to Japan for three weeks! It was their first time visiting Japan (in a very long time!), so they let me take…
December Vlog: Back home from Japan (“At Home Series”)
This year, I’ve decided to start sharing more of my life in Southern California again. This vlog is filled with cozy days at home, beach walks, a visit to a “romantic” bookstore in LA, and updates about life. I hope…
an unfiltered voice memo for anyone else feeling stuck 🤍🎙️ #motivation
The following is a voice memo that I initially recorded for myself while brainstorming ideas for a video. However, as I started speaking, it transformed into a deeply personal and unfiltered stream of consciousness. I felt compelled to share this…
Yonezawa, Yamagata | Japan Travel Guide: Things to do, see, and eat
Looking for places to visit in Japan outside of Tokyo? Located just 2-hours north of Tokyo (via Shinkansen), Yonezawa is the perfect place to escape the bustling streets of Tokyo for a bit. In this guide, you’ll find recommendations of…