I Survived the Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival

Watching fireworks ( 花火 hanabi) during summer is a national favorite pastime in Japan. Throughout July and August, fireworks are displayed at least once every week in different parts of Japan. Many people outside of Japan asked me what was the occasion for the fireworks, but there was no occasion such as a national day…

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The Santorini Hat

You might have already noticed the boater hat I’ve been wearing in almost all of my photos from Santorini here on my blog or on my Instagram. I just love it so much! It’s the type of hat I’ve been wanting for so long, the perfect round shape, the good-quality straw, the nice summerish smell,…

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5 Days in Santorini

Kalimera! Santorini (or Thira in Greek), the dreamy island, the perfect honeymoon destination, the postcard spot, is definitely a place you have to see someday. I’ve been daydreaming about Santorini for quite a while, but knowing that it is quite expensive, I only kept it in my dreams. But this summer my Santorini dream finally…

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