About Japan

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Japan Tea Shop Inspiration

Tea is an important part of Japan and my books! Let's look at some inspirational photos for Mei's tea shop from THE DAYDREAMER DETECTIVE OPENS A TEA SHOP.

Let's Make Salmon Hot Pot! - Recipe

This is my favorite thing about winter! Enjoy this hot pot treat and fill up your belly with salmon soup and lots of veggies. You'll love it.

Hanging Out In Tokyo - Japan Day Five

My fifth day in Japan started off sketchy but ended with some fun shopping and good eats!

Visiting The Washing Statue - Japan Day Four

On my fourth day in Tokyo, after Asakusa, I traveled to Sugamo to visit the washing statue and then to Ginza in the evening!

Asakusa - Japan Day Four

On my fourth day in Japan, I visited Asakusa and Sensō-ji temple!

When A Typhoon Rolls In - Japan Day Three

On my third day in Japan, a typhoon hit!

Walking Shinjuku - Japan Day Two

On my second day in Japan, I explored the area around my hotel, Shinjuku and Shinjuku Gyeon Park.

How I Eased Into My Trip To Japan - Day One

The first day of my trip to Japan was a doozy! I can't believe how much I did! Here's the lowdown on Day One of my trip.

Christmas In Japan

Let's take a look at how Christmas is celebrated in Japan!

Top 5 Japanese Winter Destinations

Need to cool off? Here are my top five winter destinations in Japan!

Nabe: Japan's Winter Hot Pot

When the weather gets cold, there's nothing better than a big bowl of soup! Learn more about nabe, Japan's winter hot pot.

My Top 10 Japanese Snacks

Japan has some of the best and most unique snacks in the world! Here are my top 10 Japanese snacks. Mmmm!

Travel To Yusei With The Nogiku Series

Travel to Yūsei and learn more about the world-building of The Nogiku Series...

The Japanese Kotatsu

Learn more about Japanese kotatsu, a heated floor table used in THE DAYDREAMER DETECTIVE BRAVES THE WINTER!

Teaser Wednesday: Daydreaming Of Things To Come

For this week's THE DAYDREAMER DETECTIVE BRAVES THE WINTER teaser, Mei is daydreaming big ideas! #teaser

Teaser Tuesday: Newspapers And Murata-San

It's #TeaserTuesday! In this teaser for THE DAYDREAMER DETECTIVE BRAVES THE WINTER, we see where Mei's heart will lead her for the rest of the series.

Top Five Traditional Japanese Dishes

I give my list of top 5 traditional Japanese dishes! Oishii!

Summer Haikus & A Trip To Kamakura

Let's take a look at Kamakura, a city to the south of Tokyo featured in the book.

5 Great Reasons To Stay At A Ryokan - Brought To You By Summer Haikus

Summer Haikus would be nowhere without the story behind it. Let's take a look at ryokans, Japanese inns.

Conbini!

Convenience stores in Japan are amazing. Check out this video and tell me about conbini in your own country.