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Sakura Season
Nothing quite conjures the image of spring like the ethereal sakura blossoms. This year, we are fortunate enough to be in the mecca for these gorgeous blooms. Tokyo is lined with their effervescent beauty. Winds blow the petals across as though they are flurries of snow. Inokashira Park is a perfect area for romance. We’d…
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Jigokudani Monkey Park in Nagano
I like monkeys. I always have. They’re on the top of my list of dream pets. Clint and I saw some Japanese macaques at the zoo this past summer, but were uncomfortable by their confinement. Wild animals need to be in the wild! I’m not particularly anti-zoo or anything. Some animals need to be in…
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Blue Note, Shibuya
This valentine’s day was such a treat! Clint kept the entire evening a surprise, and I had no idea what to expect. My instructions were simply to dress up and be ready by 5. He drove me to Starbucks to pick up my favorite, matcha frappuccino and a seasonal specialty, sakura chiffon cake. We drove a good…
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Fussa Foods
I’m not even exaggerating when I say everything in Japan is delicious! We pretty much haven’t walked into any restaurant (whether by recommendation or by chance), that we’ve been displeased with. From yakiniku to ramen to curry even – everything is so oishii. Below are some local restaurants we’ve tried and loved so far: バーミヤン瑞穂店…
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Tristan Comes Home
After a couple of months of searching, we’ve finally found our little Tristan. He’s a domestic short-haired tabby with an impossibly cute face. He’s only 12 weeks old, so still a baby. It’s taking him some time to get used to not having his siblings around, but we’re babying him as much as possible. He’ll…
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Night of the Living Dead
We found out about Zombie Night yesterday. That meant we had 24 hours to prepare. Of course the BX had nothing left to accommodate our ghoulish needs; so I said to Clint, “No problem. This is where creativity comes into play!” We grabbed a few supplies, spent two delightful hours applying our make up, and…
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Rivers Galore
Clint has been super stoked to get out his fishing rod and reel for the first time in over a year. Japan’s ample rivers are perfect for a casual day of fishing and general exploration. The views are spectacular and the jubilant sounds of people swimming automatically puts a big, warm summer smile on your…
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Shibuya, Tokyo
In our ignorance, we assumed driving to Shibuya from Fussa would be the best way. Who needs the train when you have a car, right? Wrong. Japan’s established one of the best public transportation systems for a very distinct reason: traffic. Shibuya’s only about 30 miles from where we are. In Texas, this would’ve taken us…
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Shirahama Beach
Not two weeks of being in Japan, and the exploratory bug bit us. Hard. We were too anxious to see everything. First stop: Shirahama Beach In Korea, it took us flying out of the mainland to see a decent beach. But here, just a scenic mountain drive away is a gorgeous beach with crystal clear and…
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Fussa, Tokyo
I remember the first time I walked into my high school. It seemed like the biggest building I’d ever occupied. And then I went to college, and UT’s 40 acres seemed entirely impossible to navigate. Yet, those milestones seem so diminutive in retrospect. Now, here I am at Yokota Air Base – another campus I…
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Welcome to Yokota!
After a long flight, complete with a short stop in Seattle, we’ve made our way to Japan! While I feel this is the first step to achieving a long-aspired goal, I also approach it with some trepidation. We’re supposed to learn a new way of life, a new language, and a brand new culture! Korean…
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Texas Heat
Promptly after our departure from Korea, we started our vacation back home in Dallas, TX. It was 3.5 weeks of glorious foods, familiar culture, and most importantly, much-needed time with old friends and family. It was really nice to have Momma Do’s cooking again. She made me my favorites, including: bun bo hue, egg rolls,…
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