September Photo Diary
The month of September was super busy for us and seemed to fly by! We spent all month preparing for the birth of our son and before we knew it, we were in the hospital anxiously awaiting his arrival. So…
Yamaguchi Flea Market
I have always had an affinity for flea market shopping, and while living in Germany, I got spoiled having access to some of the most well-known markets in the world. Shopping the Marché aux Puces was one of the things I knew I would…
Kushiya Monogatari Restaurant
Before moving to Japan, I had never eaten lotus root, but now that we live here, I see them served everywhere! This summer, lotus fields seemed to have taken over the Japanese countryside, which inspired me to finally try this popular Asian delicacy. Luckily,…
Summertime Lotus Fields
Throughout the Summer months, the Japanese countryside is full of lotus fields stretching as far as the eye can see. It’s an amazing sight, as the lotus flower is revered in Japan for its ability to rise from the dirty, murky waters…
August Photo Diary
Now that we have entered the third trimester of our pregnancy, the month of August has been spent preparing for the arrival of baby number 2, working on our house {the nesting phase is in full swing}, and trying our…
Batik Painting
Batik painting is an ancient art form originating in southern Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia and something I discovered during our recent trip to Thailand. In an effort to learn all about Batik painting first hand, we traveled to a small, predominately Muslim…