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Many people think of Japan for their delicious food, traditional culture or their beautiful gardens and cherry blossom season. But did you know Japan is also the perfect skiing and...
Tokyo can feel overwhelming at first. The city seems endless, and while there’s plenty to do, it’s not always clear what’s worth exploring beyond the tourist routes. That’s why in this...
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...
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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