Hey Reader, Join me on a spring Japan trip to Aomori, Japan! This is the first of three videos in this series, and our first stop is in Hirosaki. 🍎 In this video, we’ll spend two days taking our time exploring the area's main tourist destinations, including the Neputa float museum, Hirosaki Apple Park, and Hirosaki Castle Park. Watch Video I filmed this video during the last week of April, right after peak cherry blossom season in Aomori. However, I was pleasantly surprised by just how many...

Hi Reader, This update is long overdue, since Japan has been my main focus for the past few years, and then I seemingly came back from a longer-than-expected summer hiatus, just to come back full force, posting California travel content. 😅 So, what's up with that? Long story short: I realized I wanted to broaden my travels to Japan, California, and beyond. Why? Because while I still think there's so much for me to learn about my Japanese heritage through travel, I also want to appreciate what...

Hey Reader, A new vlog is available on my channel! Have you ever been to Encinitas, CA? It's a cozy, laid-back coastal area located about 1.5- 2 hours from LA in North San Diego county. I drove down there for the day to meet up with my friend. It was my first time visiting, and I absolutely loved it. If you're looking for a place with pure laid-back Southern California beach town vibes, then this is the place for you. 🌊 In this video, you’ll get to see how our day went and what it’s like to...