ASHLEY PAIGE ADVENTURES
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A foreigner’s guide to Tokyo’s most famous neighborhood
Welcome to my Tokyo neighborhood series, where I explore the city one area at a time from the perspective of a foreigner living...
When I moved to Tokyo, I came in knowing almost nothing. I wasn’t into anime or J-pop, and the extent of my Japanese was basically just arigatou. Living here has been one long learning...
It’s my second year living in Japan—a sentence I never thought I’d make. My first year, 2024, everything was new and exciting. This year, 2025, feels very different.
The first year...
If you’re visiting Japan in autumn, Nikkō is a place worth planning for. It’s close to Tokyo, easy to reach, and full of history and nature. Nikkō is located about two hours north of...
Here’s how I spent four days on Oʻahu—covering beaches, hikes, local eats, and a few spots I used to visit when I lived on the island. This itinerary mixes tourist favorites with personal...
Our fourth and final full day in Maui was spent driving the famous Road to Hana — a winding, scenic route that’s just as much about the journey as the destination. Before heading on...
About Ashley Paige
Welcome to my world: a foreigner in Japan, a newly declared “runner”, a world traveler and Disney park enthusiast. Come along as we explore new lands, including the world of running: as a novice runner to running a marathon.
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