Exploring Japan: A Winter Journey of Food, Family, and Adventure
Get ready to join Rob and I on an exciting two-month journey through Japan this winter! From snow-covered landscapes to bustling cityscapes, we’ll be sharing our adventures exploring the beauty and traditions of Japan during its magical cold season.
EXPERIENCING TRADITIONAL ONSEN AND MORE 06.01.2025 We had a very relaxing time at one of Saga’s best hot spring resorts, Ureshino Onsen. It is a hot spring town in southwestern […]
OUR SECOND DAY KYUSHU 06.01.2025 We had no set plans for today so we looked at google maps, decided to take a trip to Hirado, as it seems there are […]
MAMI & ROB VISIT KYUSHU 05.01.2025 Left home around 9:30am and headed south to Kyushu on the Sanyo Tollway. Our first stop after two hours was Tully’s. Since we discovered […]
FAMILY DAY FOR THE EDAMATSU’S 04.01.2025 When I am in Australia, I often wish that I can just call up my mum and go out for lunch. So today, I […]
JAPAN’S TERRAIN 03.01.2025 Rob had a slight temperature and cough last night, so we decided to have a recovery day in terms of the blog. I thought it would be […]
MORE GAMES TO BE WON 02.01.2025 Today we had a relaxing morning, having breakfast with family and watching the University Road Race Relay (called Tokyo Kakone Ekiden) on television. This […]
HAPPY NEW YEAR 01.01.2025 We are all a bit tired after our midnight excursion to the temple. This morning we had another feast for breakfast. New Year’s Food is called […]
OMISOKA NEW YEAR 31.12.2024 New Year’s Eve, known as Ōmisoka, is a big deal in Japan. Traditionally it is a deeply meaningful time for reflection and tradition. Most people make […]
FRIENDSHIP AND PATIENCE 30.12.2024 We had lunch with my long-time friend Nozomi and her daughter Ema at YouMe Town. We always make sure to catch up with them whenever we’re […]