Life in Japan

The goal of this post is to outline the steps that I needed to take in order to marry my Japanese husband. Although the process may vary slightly depending on your nationality, etc, it is my hope that this guide will be of use to … [Read more...] about Getting Married in Japan: A Guide to Marrying a Japanese Citizen

I was listening to the radio on my drive home from work a few days ago when I heard the news that the Japanese Government has decided to create a new type of working visa for foreigners which could be available as early as April, … [Read more...] about Japan News: New Type of Working Visa for Foreigners Starting April, 2019

Two years ago, Seiya took me on a date in Setagaya. It is such a good memory for us that we decided to go on the very same date again this year! Our First Setagaya Line Date On October 10, 2016, Seiya took me on one of our very … [Read more...] about A Comparison: Two Dates on the Setagaya Line

久しぶり！Long time no write... September was crazy busy and it was over before I knew it! 9月は忙しい日々が続いてあっと言う間に終わった。 Why We Moved Around the end of August, Seiya and I decided that we wanted to move into a bigger apartment. I had moved … [Read more...] about New Room! 彼との初めての引越し

Last week while I was staying with Seiya's family in Aomori, we took a day-trip to Shirakami-Sanchi. What is Shirakami-Sanchi? Shirakami-Sanchi is a wilderness area covering one-third of Shirakami Mountain Range and has the … [Read more...] about Shirakami-Sanchi and the Blue Ponds of Aomori

久しぶり！It's been a while! If you were wondering why I haven't been writing lately, it's because I spent a week with Seiya in his hometown, Goshogawara, Aomori Prefecture! Today I will introduce the Tachi-Neputa Festival! Last … [Read more...] about Tachi-Neputa Festival in Goshogawara, Aomori