We have all heard that good things take time. We work on things without getting any results for many years, hoping that one day it will bring good things. We all want to have enough patience and determination to keep…
I loved going to my grand-mother’s house in winter, because she would set up her kotatsu and I could just sit there and watch TV with her in a warm blanket. I know that dinner is ready so I have…
The work has been hectic. You are stressed. There is no time to prepare food, so you just buy pre-made food on the way home and eat it in front of the TV? You know that it is not good…
Halloween is no longer just a Western tradition—it’s now a massive celebration in Japan, with people dressing up in creative costumes, hosting spooky parties, and, of course, indulging in all kinds of Halloween treats! But while you’re busy picking out…
Summer is getting hotter and hotter every year. We really feel the effect of global warming. People rely on air conditioning to cool down. In Japan, summer seems like impossible to live without air conditioning. We become so dependent on…
The summer is getting hotter every year. It’s hard to go outside and enjoy the day without running the risk of heat strokes. Yet we still want to enjoy the sunny day as much as we can. In Japan, there…
When you go out or go to the beach, it is important to protect your skin from the UV light. There are so many brands that offer sun protection on market, but it’s not easy to see which one is…
Spring is arriving slowly but surely. It is time to change our wardrobe. It’s also time to check if we still need all the clothes that we have in our closet. There are usually few pieces of clothes that we…
Do you find yourself busy and can’t find time to relax? When we are too busy and tired, it’s hard to do little things that can make the quality of your life better, like cleaning your room or making a…
Ever since I have learnt the huge environmental impact that the fashion industry creates, I am being very careful what to buy. I mostly buy second hand and discovered that there are so many choices in second hand and vintage…