About This Blog
Welcome to my blog, a place where I share “Japan” through my own experiences, feelings, and discoveries.
I spent most of my twenties living in Australia, and when I returned to Japan, I began to feel something like reverse culture shock—small surprises, frustrations, and moments of beauty I had never noticed before.
Living overseas opened my eyes to what makes Japan special, and I wanted to share those honest impressions with others.
Sharing is Caring
By sharing what I see and learn, I hope it helps even one more person find the information or encouragement they need to try something new—whether that means traveling differently, stepping outside the usual routes, or discovering a side of Japan they haven’t seen before.
If my stories inspire even a single person to feel curious, that’s already incredibly rewarding for me.
Tourism information often highlights only the major attractions.
As a result, many rural areas—full of charm, tradition, and people working hard to keep their communities alive—remain quietly overlooked.
Through this blog, I want to shine a light on these local places and support the small businesses and regions that deserve to be seen.
If tourism becomes more balanced, it will create a better environment not only for visitors, but also for the people who live here.
With accurate and thoughtful information, I believe travellers and locals can understand each other more naturally and enjoy Japan in a way that feels respectful and meaningful.
Let me introduce myself briefly!
Hi there!
I’m Kaori, a Japan-based writer with a passion for local culture and slow, meaningful travel.
Living abroad changed the way I see Japan, and now I hope to highlight the places and communities that deserve to be seen beyond the typical tourist map.
I enjoy the calm, detailed beauty of life in Japan, and I also enjoy the open, adventurous spirit I found abroad.
I’m drawn to new experiences, and I try to live with a mindset of never stop challenging myself, never stop growing.
I try to live in the moment and share those moments in a way that gives something back—both to travellers seeking authentic experiences and to the communities that make Japan so unique.
