Japan Toilet Tales

I've spent a while internally debating whether this post was appropriate for publication, and have decided it must be done. …

Nomihoudai and Tabehoudai - All-You-Can-Eat and Drink

Sometimes I think of Japan as one big playground, full of weird and wonderful 'only in Japan' activities. The kinds of to…

Alien Registration Card and Somewhat Related Aliens

If you're staying in Japan for more than 90 days, you need to register as an Alien at your municipal office and apply for an …

Welcome to the Mansion!

After living in hotels for nearly 3 weeks, we finally have what is called in Japanese our own 'mansion'. I really enjoy …

Osaka vs. Tokyo

I have finally made it to Osaka, so my adventures as 'The Only Blonde in Osaka' officially begin here. I would just like …

Narita to Tokyo: Not for the faint hearted or weak stomached.

Hello friends. I am pleased to announce that I am finally blogging from Japan. It is 10pm local time, 2am New Zealand time, and I…

Questions People Ask When You Tell Them You're Going To Japan

1. Where in Japan are you going? Unless your answer is Tokyo, expect a vague 'oh, ok... what island is that on? Is that the s…