Life in Japan

I am always looking for ways to reduce my plastic use so when I found these vegan wax food wraps that are handmade in Hokkaido, I was sold! They have lots of colors and designs and are super cute and fun to use! You can … [Read more...] about Vegan Food Wrap from Hokkaido – MyEcoLife

A few days ago I visited Sano Miso in Kameido, Tokyo for the first time. Up until now, I have always bought miso at nearby supermarkets. When I heard that there was a shop that sells miso in bulk and allows customers to use … [Read more...] about Sano Miso in Kameido, Tokyo

It's been about 2 months now since I got my road bike and although I have tried to be extremely careful not to damage it, it already has somehow obtained several scratches. So, in order to prevent future scratches as much as … [Read more...] about My New Handmade Bike Pad

Because of COVID-19, we haven't been able to go out very much this year. So, I decided to look through my old albums and relive some of our favorite memories from the last few years! 3 years ago, in August 2017, before my … [Read more...] about Climbing Mt. Fuji – in retrospect –

On May 21, 2020, Japanese burger chain "Mos Burger" released a new menu item, the "Green Burger." This burger is 100% plant-based (vegan) and is available in select locations across Japan. At only 538 yen (plus tax) per … [Read more...] about I tried the new “Green Burger” from Mos Burger

Last month I used the stimulus money I got from the Japanese government to buy myself a new bicycle. I wanted to get a proper road bike so that I could keep up with my husband, Seiya, when we ride together. So, it seemed that … [Read more...] about My New Road Bike