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What to Read When… (A Mood-Based Book Guide)
This post contains affiliate links. If you buy through them, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you — it helps keep this blog running. Earlier this year, I was in a reading slump and had a hard time finishing anything. But when I finally got back into it, these were the…
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Why You Should Read Pachinko: A Generational Epic About Family, Sacrifice, and What We Inherit
I just finished Pachinko and it quickly became one of my favorite books ever. It has been a while since a book has left me so hooked and invested in its characters. Spanning from Korea under Japan’s annexation, through World War II and the Korean War into post-war Japan, the story moves naturally through moments…
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A Winter Day in the West Village
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The Best Ramen I Ate in Japan: A Complete Guide
Japan is number one on my food destinations list. Ramen is one of its great signature dishes, and you can find a great variety of it all over the country. I could romanticize it and say each ramen shop is its own universe, with each bowl being its own star. You could go to Japan…
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A Day in Williamsburg, Brooklyn: Cafés, Books & Vintage Shops
This post contains an affiliate link. If you book through it, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I started the day at Kijitora for an ichigo matcha latte and tuna onigiri. The café is above a vintage shop called Grab n Go. I checked it out quickly before coming…
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Sailor Moon spots I visited in Tokyo
One of the most special things about traveling to Japan is the emotional nostalgic ride that is seeing so many things of characters that you grew up with. There are so many Japanese franchises that were part of our childhoods. Sailor Moon is the earliest anime I can remember watching and loving. It’s true you…
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An Uber ride to the airport
My uber driver to the airport was a woman, which is usually a more assuring feeling. Her car smelled like nice leather and the temperature was fresh. I probably looked a bit apprehensive and was quiet on the way, watching the road and wondering if that would be my last time seeing the highway of…
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Creative cafés and bars across the globe
I’m a creativity fiend. I am the person with too many hobbies. I will experiment with anything, my Pinterest boards of DIY projects are infinite and I have no fear of buying new craft materials that I might abandon. I’m also a true believer in the benefits of manual crafts for our brains, especially when…
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The best stationery shops in Tokyo
If you are a stationery shop fan like me, Tokyo is a dream destination. We already know the country has all kinds of creative products, character things and knickknacks. When it comes to stationery, it’s no different. From unique collaborations with artists to professional craft supplies, you can spend hours in some of these shops.…
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Yanaka Ginza, Tokyo: A Slower, Local Alternative to Shibuya and Shinjuku
This post contains an affiliate link. If you book through it, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. A spot less crowded and touristy, full of great cafés, small shops, and a more interesting and relaxing experience than crowded Shibuya and Shinjuku. There were a lot of souvenirs that you…
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