Exploring Japanese Gardens: A Visual Tour
Embark on a visual tour of Japanese gardens, where you’ll explore their key elements, underlying philosophies, and various types.
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Top 10 Non-Fiction Books On Japan
It’s time to go back to school with these top 10 non-fiction books and learn more about Japan!
Top 5 Japanese Winter Destinations
Need to cool off? Here are my top five winter destinations in Japan!
Japan Tea Shop Inspiration
Tea is an important part of Japan and my books! Let’s look at some inspirational photos for Mei’s tea shop from THE DAYDREAMER DETECTIVE OPENS A TEA SHOP.
Nabé: Japan’s Winter Hot Pot
When the weather gets cold, there’s nothing better than a big bowl of soup! Learn more about nabé, Japan’s winter hot pot.
Christmas In Japan
Let’s take a look at how Christmas is celebrated in Japan!
The 10,000 Yen Note
Japan is a cash-based society, and the 10,000 and 1,000 yen bills are popular denominations. Learn more about money in Japan, and tell me, what’s the most popular bill in your country?
The Japanese Mindset in the Miso Cozy Mysteries Series
Learn more about the Japanese Mindset and how Mei and Yasahiro from the Miso Cozy Mysteries Series struggle with being a part of their community.
Writing About Japan, Research, and Stereotypes
What does it take to write outside of your culture? I answer that question and many more on this post about writing about Japan for the Miso Cozy Mysteries.
Japanese Izakaya Food
Izakayas are a mainstay of Japanese food culture and community. Learn more about these quaint eating establishments in this post on Japanese izakayas!
Top Ten Bento Box Ideas
Feeling hungry? I’ve got my top ten ideas for your bento box right here!
Saké and Where To Start
I teach you the basics on saké and how to go about buying it and drinking it!