Tag Archives: Japan
Kawaii Plastic Folders
I’m still unpacking and getting myself organised again after our trip to Japan, so I’m afraid this is another shopping post. This time I thought I would share pictures of the plastic folders I picked up on our trip. I … Continue reading
Hello Kitty Japanese Regional Stickers
Hello Kitty stickers are everywhere in Japan, but the ones I really love are the regional sheets. These are Sanrio stickers designed to represent a specific region of Japan, a particular place or an event. They are a little more … Continue reading
Back From Japan
I’m sorry for not posting for so long. I have been in Japan and only just got home two days ago. We had an amazing time. Over 2 ½ weeks, we visited Kyoto, Osaka, Okayama, Takayama and, of course, Tokyo. … Continue reading
Two Weeks To Japan
I’m so excited. Today is two weeks until we leave for Japan. We’ve booked our accommodation, got our rail passes, done our pre-trip shopping, arranged to meet up with friends while we are there and have mostly finished planning out … Continue reading
Japan Rail Explained
The other day I was helping a friend understand the rail system in Japan, especially the trains in Tokyo. I thought perhaps others might like to know what I shared with her, so that’s what today’s blog post is about. … Continue reading
Japanese Sanrio Letter Sets
Oh my! Sanrio is just about to release the cutest ‘Made In Japan’ letter sets in Japan! I so hope they are still available when we visit Japan next month. They are just to die for! There are eight designs … Continue reading
My First Trip To Japan
Since booking our trip to Japan, I have been reminiscing over past trips. I first visited Japan in 1996. It was a three day stopover in Tokyo on the way home from Paris. I was a poor uni student at … Continue reading
We’re Going To Japan
I’m so excited! We have just booked flights to Japan! It all happened so quickly. A flight special came out late last week and next thing I know, we are going to Japan for 2 ½ weeks in September. I … Continue reading
