Oshima Island Glamping Trip
Last Fall, we had so much fun camping at Katazoe Beach Seaside Park that we decided to do it again this year, but this time, we opted for a more glamorous experience. Over 4th of July weekend, we gathered our friends…
Cherry Picking
This past weekend, the family and I traveled to the Japanese countryside to take part in one of my favorite summer pastimes, cherry picking. Upon arriving in Asia, I was pleased to learn that the Japanese enjoy eating fresh, locally grown seasonal…
The Ritz-Carlton Okinawa
After spending the past year having babies, packing, moving across the world, unpacking, etc., Ryan and I were in desperate need of a relaxing vacation in a tropical location. We decided that rather than staying in the local area over Memorial…
June Photo Diary
Okinawa is a beautiful Island south of mainland Japan and a place I have been hearing a lot of good things about since moving to Asia. It’s climate and scenery is often compared to Hawaii and is well-known for its diving…
Exploring Oshima Island
Last Fall, Ryan and I stumbled across a hidden gem – a beautiful Japanese temple nestled in the hills of Oshima Island. During my parent’s recent visit, we decided to take them back up to the top of the Island to…
The Perfect Autumn Day
This Fall, Ryan and I participated in an apple picking trip organized by IT&T {Information, Tours & Travel}. We began the day with a steam locomotive train ride through the Japanese countryside followed by a stop at a remote orchard for some fall…