Anna FrancescaApr 6, 20201 minState of Emergency in TokyoAfter hearing about it for quite some time, Prime Minister Abe has finally declared several prefectures to be in a state of emergency....
Anna FrancescaApr 2, 20201 minDiary: Natto PastaSurprisingly, it seems to be tiring working from home. Because I’m able to concentrate fully, I work non-stop and at the end of the day...
Anna FrancescaApr 1, 20201 minDiary: 2nd day of WFHApril fool’s! I don’t like people who play April fool’s joke, though 😕 Glad that I didn‘t see any Covid-related one on my social media,...
Anna FrancescaMar 31, 20201 minDiary: A visit to the OfficeI had to go to the office again for a company meeting. Going there, I was relieved that there were few people on the train, and even...
Anna FrancescaMar 30, 20201 minDiary: First Day of WFHSurprisingly, I didn’t feel sleepy at all. I thought I would have more time to concentrate on my work, but it wasn’t so, with so many...
-Dec 31, 20194 minHow do the Japanese celebrate New Year?What do the Japanese do differently on New Year?
-May 31, 20194 minTakamatsu, JapanWhen we ask people what their favorite Japanese food is, most people would answer Ramen or Sushi, or sashimi. (I'm the latter!) It's...
-May 31, 20193 minJapan's Art IslandsDuring our trip to Takamatsu, we were able to go to nearby Naoshima and Teshima. The art in these islands were installed mostly by...
-Apr 5, 20192 minEnjoy Sakura! (with less people)Want to take photos with Sakura but the crowd just won't let you?
-Dec 24, 20182 minObara ShikizakuraAre you an autumn lover or do you look forward to spring more? Both bring stunning views and comfortable weather, and gives everyone a...
-Nov 14, 20182 minTrying Kobe beef for the first timeWhen people hear the word Kobe, some people get reminded of the basketball player, and some of juicy beef. I'm the latter. OMG that was...
-Nov 2, 20181 minHanaceleb Cafe(not sponsored) I love cafe hopping. I like hiding away from people, so I love spending time alone in pretty cafes, just typing away and...
-Oct 28, 20182 minMame Shiba CafeAre you familiar with the Shiba Inu breed? It's a popular breed native to Japan (no, Hachiko was an Akita and not a Shiba Inu, in case...
-Oct 17, 20181 minBasic BrownFall is almost here! Almost, because it can still get hot at times and the autumn foliage are not yet ready. Other than reds and oranges,...
Anna FrancescaApr 25, 20181 minSeoul | Not a filter: Seeing in 2D at Cafe 연남동 239-20Earlier this month I travelled over the weekend to Seoul, and had such a great time with my dear Chloe and her Ben <3 It was so much fun...
-Mar 21, 20183 minSakura Limited Edition GoodsJapan is the land of kawaii. And during Spring season, you'll find endless limited edition mecha kawaii Sakura goods! So if you will be...
-Mar 16, 20187 minSakura Season: Where to go? | TokyoSeasoned travellers and frequent visitors to Japan may not need this, but I still get asked a lot about when and where the best time to...
-Mar 4, 20182 minShirakawa-go | 白川郷I was born a tropical girl, and, like most tropical girls, get crazy at the sight of snow. This is quite ironic, since my social media...