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Category: Tokyo Life
When the Rain Wrote in Color: An Ajisai Story
The sky had just begun its summer yawn—lazy and warm—when Mika stepped onto the train. June had arrived with slippers soaked in drizzle, and somewhere between the tick-tock of Tokyo and the hush of the hills, the ajisai were waking. That’s what her obaachan used to call them—ajisai. Not just flowers, but mood-flowers. Petals that… Read more
 Under the Wisteria Veil: Japan’s Most Dreamlike Gardens
When spring tipped into early summer, and the wind grew warm enough to carry the scent of rain, Ashikaga Flower Park in Japan unfurled its most secret magic. For a handful of weeks—no more—the sky itself seemed to forget its duties. Instead of clouds, it wore rivers of blossoms. Wisteria, or fuji, as the old… Read more
When Space Feels Too Tight—Inside and Out
In Tokyo, a one-person apartment is usually somewhere between 12 to 25 square meters—just enough space to stretch, sneeze, and maybe do one jumping jack if you don’t mind knocking over a chair. We like to joke that our homes are up in the clouds, and their prices? Even higher. Sometimes, I dream of taking… Read more
From Comfort Zones to Infinite Horizons
— You deserve more — Young people drift through life in a quiet, shallow pool, their feet stirring the silt but never breaking free. Hands busy with simple tasks, just enough to meet the day’s needs. No battles to fight, no need to raise voices. They exist in this small world, comfortable in its stillness,… Read more
The Little Cat’s Apartment That Love Built
A Quiet Life with Cats In the outskirts of Tokyo, the noise of the city fades like an old song. A woman named Yuki lives there in a modest 40-square-meter apartment. The space is small, but it’s hers. It is just big enough for her and her three cats. There is also room for the… Read more
The High Heels That Dared to Conquer Tokyo
The Power of Red Heels The thing about high heels is they command attention. Every confident click on the pavement announces presence, a declaration of poise and purpose. But no one warns you of their treachery. Especially in Tokyo, where personal space is a fantasy, and the subway is a beast indifferent to pride. The… Read more