Our First Winter Living in Japan’s Snow Country

Just like that, the heavy blanket of snow has melted, and the long winter in Nagano has come to an … More

Your Guide to Transferring a Driver’s Licence in Japan

Needing to convert your foreign driver’s licence to a Japanese driver’s licence? Then keep on reading- this post is for … More

We did it. We packed up our whole life and moved across the globe to Japan. What started as a … More

When booking our month-long trip to Japan earlier this year, we had to get creative with our flights. The prices … More

Welcome! This is Part 2 of my epic road trip adventure around Tōhoku, taking in all of the highlights. If … More

Back in April 2018 B.C. (Before COVID-19. Also: Before Child), my husband and I actually went on holidays. Neither of … More

With our 5-year wedding anniversary coming up, I thought I would indulge in a trip down memory lane, remembering the … More

If you are interested in history, architecture, religion and nature, then Nara is definitely one place you should add to … More

Transport networks in Japan are generally quite extensive and super convenient. However, it can add up pretty quickly when you … More

Me: Hi, my name’s Kristina, and I’m addicted to ice cream. The circle, in unison: Hi, Kristina. I’ve learnt … More