Life in Japan

My New Handmade Bike Pad

August 17, 2020 By Rose

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

Climbing Mt. Fuji – in retrospect –

August 11, 2020 By Rose

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 –

I tried the new “Green Burger” from Mos Burger

July 16, 2020 By Rose

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

My New Road Bike

July 6, 2020 By Rose

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

My New Fitbit Inspire HR

July 5, 2020 By Rose

Around the beginning of June, 2020, I purchased a Fitbit. For those of you who may not know what that is, it is a kind of watch that can track all kinds of fitness data such as heart rate, step count, and even sleep data! It … [Read more...] about My New Fitbit Inspire HR