Freelance Writer / Translator (JP-EN). Piecing my thoughts together, one story at a time. ☕️ & 🐶 & 📖 / Senior Editor @tokyo_weekender / 🇸🇪 in 🇯🇵 (she/her)
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Did you know that origami is being used to drive future engineering opportunities? In fact, on a daily basis, we are surrounded by innovations that have their origins in origami:
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Celebrating 10 years since its opening, Shimokita's Ripery’s Sugar is an unforgettable Tokyo fashion experience: tokyoweekender.com/2022/07/s…
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Beef up your #TBR list with these recommendations that take you from Hokkaido to Okinawa: tokyoweekender.com/2022/07/j…
It's Tuesday morning and I feel like I already need one of these: tokyoweekender.com/2022/07/5…
One of the many reasons I've been quiet on Twitter is because I've been working on this baby:
Made in Japan, vol 2
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You can read the pdf version online, or find a hard copy in Tokyo.
My personal fave pickup spot in Shinjuku is @Kino_BKT
We've got flying cars by @Skydrive_Global, an interview with @IrwinWong (and his amazing photos!), custom shoes from @RiperysSugar, and much, much more!
And how could I forget this impeccable piece by @lisaknightphoto about Nakagin Capsule Tower 🥰
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Did I write a whole article specifically to share the story in item 6 on this list? No, but it was a major motivator. 😌
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@Tokyo_Weekender #Tsushima
In case anyone needs a midweek pick-me-up, I very nearly told this morning's delivery guy "Gochisousama desu" instead of "Gokurosama desu" 😩
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For our readers in Tokyo: What are some positive or negative changes you've noticed since the pandemic started?
One of our editors mentioned many coffee shops stopped accepting reusable to-go cups, many sticking to paper or plastic cups for eat-in and take-out orders.
I interviewed amazing costume designer Araki Shiro for @Tokyo_Weekender a while back. His perspective on the world around him as well as the materials he chooses (ants!!?) never ceases to fascinate me.
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My personal theme when I chose this song was "The Natsukashii" 😂
What song reminds you of the first time you visited or moved to Japan?
Travel expert @lisawritesjp submitted Thelma Aoyama (@thelma_staff) and Soulja's "Soba ni iru ne". This is also our favorite type of artist collab 😍 youtube.com/watch?v=M80XXxMK…
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Unveiling #Tohoku region, Japan's deep north featured by @NatGeoTravel @lisawritesjp
Enjoy a journey into the feudal past & breathtaking sceneries👇
@JapanSafeTravel #wanderlust #dronephotography
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If there is anyone who wants it at Tokyo,
Dean and Deluca, Rito kitchen at Nihonbashi, soko station 146 at Shinkiba, RAD bros cafe at Kichijoji.
Thanks a lot Lisa-san🥰🙏🌈
If you've not tried any of these, you're missing out.
(@tobatobacola from Kikaijima is my personal favorite)
Have you tried craft cola? --> Japanese Craft Cola is the Beverage You Didn't Know You Needed japanesefoodguide.com/craft-… via @lisawritesjp @jpfoodguide
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From this week, every Tuesday is #TravelTuesday
Together with @lisawritesjp, we've been cooking up a series of travelogues, fun facts and simply dreamy travel stories to share with TW readers. To kick off, we travel to Tohoku's Mount Haguro:
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🐈⬛HALLOWEEN TEA BREAK🎃
Nao-san thought it would be fun to shoot a short video in the tearoom for Halloween.
I didn't realise it would turn into a full horror movie...
...as dusk crept on, Nao-san relished her acting role a little too much😫😱
#Halloween #Kyoto #京都 #Japan
