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…
2-Day Nagoya, Japan Travel Itinerary: Things to do, see, and eat
Come with me on a solo adventure in Nagoya, Japan! We’ll spend two days sightseeing and trying local specialty foods. This is a jam-packed episode filled with Japan travel tips, things to do, places to eat, and more! I hope…
Spring Japan Travel With Friends #4: 4-Day Tokyo Itinerary
Are you planning a trip to Japan? This is part four of my Japan trip with friends, and in this video, we’re going to spend four days exploring Tokyo. This Japan vlog is filled with lots of things to do,…
Spring Japan Travel With Friends #3: Kyoto & Nara Itinerary
Are you planning a trip to Japan? This is part three of my Japan trip with friends, and in this video, we’re going to spend three days exploring Kyoto and Nara. This Japan vlog is filled with lots of things…
Spring Japan Travel With Friends #2: Osaka & Hiroshima Itinerary
Are you planning a trip to Japan? This is part two of my Japan trip with friends, and in this video, we’re going to spend four days exploring Osaka and Hiroshima. This Japan vlog is filled with lots of things…
Spring Japan Travel With Friends #1: Tokyo + Yokohama Itinerary
I finally get to show you how I spent two weeks traveling through Japan with friends! In this first video, we’ll be starting our journey in Tokyo. I’ll take you with me as I run last-minute errands in Tokyo. Then…
Cherry blossoms in Tokyo & a must-see garden in Yokohama! 🌸 [VIDEO]
Are you planning to travel to Japan during the spring for cherry blossom season? In this video, I’ll take you with me to Tokyo, where we’ll go cherry blossom hunting in Asakusa and Yokohama. This chapter of my Japan Travel…
